So why are we doing this ride?

Great question. I guess we all have our own reasons. If you ask Scott, the historical aspects of the country we'll be crossing and that it's basically the same route taken by George Washing on his first journey to Pittsburgh would highlight his response. Ask Bruce and he'd probably tell you that's it's without a doubt a "bucket list" item (which I'd have to agree with). For me, aside from the fact that it IS an interesting historical trip, and it IS a bucket list item, I'd have to say that it's simply the challenge of doing something I've never done before. I raced competitively on-road for years and ridden my fair share of trails off-road throughout the southeastern US, but not a multiple day, cycling/camping deal like this. So stay tuned. It should be a hoot of a bucket list, historical, challenging ride... and I can hardly wait to get started.
- Rob