Author Archives: tomballay

Once I made the commitment to this cross-country cycle trip, I immediately began to work on getting ready.   I have delineated the trip preparation into the following categories: Training Route Selection and Timing the Trip Selecting the Best Bicycle Equipping My … Continue reading →

In August of 2010, during a casual phone conversation with my old friend, Dan Peirce, I committed to riding a bicycle across the United States.  I recall the discussion clearly. Dan was talking about all the great adventures we had together during our younger days and I made … Continue reading →