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What next?

Since riding the TransAmerica Trail in 2018, Monika and I have not ridden our bikes nearly as much as we would’ve liked for a few reasons. Life happened to take control of our time as we got buried in work and we moved to a new house which needed some tender, love and care. We find that riding around Reykjavik after work is monotonous and riding on the roads just outside of Reykjavik is dangerous…

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TransAmerica Trail – Documentary We finally got around to editing a documentary of our amazing journey. Enjoy!

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When you've ridden close to 7000 km across a continent of course you go for a ride around Washington on the first day off. . . . . #cycling #bike #bikelife #cyclelife #cyclingshots #ride_my_bike #bikingrepost #pedaljourneys #thecyclingculture #goroadcycling #thecyclinggoals #rapha #canyon #ultimate #revelatedesigns #travel #biketravel #biketouring #bikepacking #outsideisfree #optoutside #adventurebybike #wanderlust #bikepacking #biketouring #cycletouring #awol #bikeacrossamerica #AdventureCycling #transam (at Lincoln Memorial) https://www.instagram.com/p/BmWimXvh-UU/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=12etdmhnabgy7

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Almost there! . . . . . #cycling #bike #bikelife #cyclelife #cyclingshots #ride_my_bike #bikingrepost #pedaljourneys #thecyclingculture #goroadcycling #thecyclinggoals #rapha #canyon #ultimate #revelatedesigns #travel #biketravel #biketouring #bikepacking #outsideisfree #optoutside #adventurebybike #wanderlust #bikepacking #biketouring #cycletouring #awol #bikeacrossamerica #AdventureCycling #transam https://www.instagram.com/p/BmWiO4phSqb/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=eykr52oo0op1

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Only a few more kilometers when this photo was taken. Can you sense the excitement!? . . . . . #cycling #bike #bikelife #cyclelife #cyclingshots #ride_my_bike #bikingrepost #pedaljourneys #thecyclingculture #goroadcycling #thecyclinggoals #rapha #canyon #ultimate #revelatedesigns #travel #biketravel #biketouring #bikepacking #outsideisfree #optoutside #adventurebybike #wanderlust #bikepacking #biketouring #cycletouring #awol #bikeacrossamerica #AdventureCycling #transam https://www.instagram.com/p/BmWiFXRBOp5/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=15qat7aa4vtbr

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Astoria to Yorktown done! It an unbelievable feeling having finished this crazy adventure. . . . . . . #cycling #bike #bikelife #cyclelife #cyclingshots #ride_my_bike #bikingrepost #pedaljourneys #thecyclingculture #goroadcycling #thecyclinggoals #rapha #canyon #ultimate #revelatedesigns #travel #biketravel #biketouring #bikepacking #outsideisfree #optoutside #adventurebybike #wanderlust #bikepacking #biketouring #cycletouring #awol #bikeacrossamerica #AdventureCycling #transam (at Yorktown Monument) https://www.instagram.com/p/BmTK_VFhwi-/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=z38czhk8u655

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On our way to the finale destination. Nothing but smiles at his point. . . . . . . #cycling #bike #bikelife #cyclelife #cyclingshots #ride_my_bike #bikingrepost #pedaljourneys #thecyclingculture #goroadcycling #thecyclinggoals #rapha #canyon #ultimate #revelatedesigns #travel #biketravel #biketouring #bikepacking #outsideisfree #optoutside #adventurebybike #wanderlust #bikepacking #biketouring #cycletouring #awol #bikeacrossamerica #AdventureCycling #transam (at Williamsburg, Virginia) https://www.instagram.com/p/BmTIc_DB582/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1js72jmfpla3i

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TransAm - Day 56 - Ashland - Yorktown

TransAm – Day 56 – Ashland – Yorktown

August 9, 2018 Ashland – Yorktown 158 km (98 miles) 768 m (2519 feet) elevation 5:52 moving time 6932 km (4308 miles)

Our final day, how exciting 😁

To reach Yorktown we had some 160 km to go so we woke up early. Checked out the breakfast at our motel and decided to try out the Waffle House across the street instead. There were very happy and lovely people working and singing along with the radio…

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Done!!! 56 days, 10 states and 7000 km later we have finally completed our TransAm journey! Couldn't be happier and can't wait to get home!!! . . . #cycling #bike #bikelife #cyclelife #cyclingshots #ride_my_bike #bikingrepost #pedaljourneys #thecyclingculture #goroadcycling #thecyclinggoals #rapha #canyon #ultimate #revelatedesigns #travel #biketravel #biketouring #bikepacking #outsideisfree #optoutside #adventurebybike #wanderlust #bikepacking #biketouring #cycletouring #awol #bikeacrossamerica #AdventureCycling #transam (at Yorktown Beach) https://www.instagram.com/p/BmRhB9ch1mJ/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1f1lg2c7f03go

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TransAm - Day 55 - Charlottesville - Ashland

TransAm – Day 55 – Charlottesville – Ashland

August 8, 2018 Charlottesville – Ashland 155 km (96 miles) 1462 m (4795 feet) elevation 6:25 moving time 6774 km (4210 miles)

Another beautiful day of riding in Virginia. We had some short but steep climbs early on but then we got to enjoy some nice descents.

We didn’t stop for many photos since most of the scenery is similar to what we have been seeing for the last days. We just rode on the…

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On top of the Blue Ridge Parkway. . . . . . #cycling #bike #bikelife #cyclelife #cyclingshots #ride_my_bike #bikingrepost #pedaljourneys #thecyclingculture #goroadcycling #thecyclinggoals #rapha #canyon #ultimate #revelatedesigns #travel #biketravel #biketouring #bikepacking #outsideisfree #optoutside #adventurebybike #wanderlust #bikepacking #biketouring #cycletouring #awol #bikeacrossamerica #AdventureCycling #transam (at Blue Ridge Parkway) https://www.instagram.com/p/BmPBbiFhw1o/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=14pudp09de97j

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TransAm - Day 54 - Buchanan - Charlottesville

TransAm – Day 54 – Buchanan – Charlottesville

August 7, 2018 Buchanan – Charlottesville 161 km (100 miles) 2498 m (8193 feet) elevation 7:18 moving time 6619 km (4114 miles)

Today we conquered Vesuvius. Since starting the journey we have heard horror stories about the climb to the top of Vesuvius. Even heard about a ridiculous 24% grade.

We started the day with a light breakfast at the motel as not much was available. Went for a second…

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Test

humid. We turned the fan and AC on and hoped for the best. The shower was fine and we washed our clothes in the bathtub. We went to the store on the other side of the street to buy something for lunch and breakfast. The selection was limited and we ended with bananas, cinnamon rolls, ice cream, cips and dried meat 😁. Back at the motel we found out that the bed was hardly any better than our…

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Bike selfie on Vesuvius. . . . . . . #cycling #bike #bikelife #cyclelife #cyclingshots #ride_my_bike #bikingrepost #pedaljourneys #thecyclingculture #goroadcycling #thecyclinggoals #rapha #canyon #ultimate #revelatedesigns #travel #biketravel #biketouring #bikepacking #outsideisfree #optoutside #adventurebybike #wanderlust #bikepacking #biketouring #cycletouring #awol #bikeacrossamerica #AdventureCycling #transam (at Vesuvius, Virginia) https://www.instagram.com/p/BmMyK7Egmrp/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=niw5y0fximw2

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So stoked to have finished the climb up Vesuvius! . . . . . #cycling #bike #bikelife #cyclelife #cyclingshots #ride_my_bike #bikingrepost #pedaljourneys #thecyclingculture #goroadcycling #thecyclinggoals #rapha #canyon #ultimate #revelatedesigns #travel #biketravel #biketouring #bikepacking #outsideisfree #optoutside #adventurebybike #wanderlust #bikepacking #biketouring #cycletouring #awol #bikeacrossamerica #AdventureCycling #transam (at Vesuvius, Virginia) https://www.instagram.com/p/BmMx4X6ASgs/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=i5o509ftrii9

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TransAm - Day 53 - Newbern - Buchanan

TransAm – Day 53 �� Newbern – Buchanan

August 6, 2018 Newbern – Buchanan 149 km (93 miles) 1817 m (5960 feet) elevation 6:26 moving time 6458 km (4014 miles)

The day was hard! It was very humid this morning. We even had to postpone our start becouse of a weather warning saying that a very heavy fog was lying over the road and it would be that way until eight in the morning. It is amazing how accurate the weather forecast is in…

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TransAm - Day 52 - Damascus - Newbern

TransAm – Day 52 – Damascus – Newbern

August 5, 2018 Damascus – Newbern 144 km (89 miles) 1868 m (6127 feet) elevation 6:22 moving time 6309 km (3921 miles)

How fantastic it is to get a good night sleep, everything then looks brighter, greener and easier 😁

We could not get a good breakfast so before we got to Rural Retreat we had gone 75km and climbed 970m. Our stomachs were empty, and our energy dropping. We can always notice when…