Across America Meets the Atlantic Ocean-A Final Ride

Yesterday afternoon, Across America accomplished their massive, 55-day ride from the Pacific Ocean in Oregon to the Atlantic Ocean in New York City!   

The Trekkers blasted through a 106 mile final 24 hour push through hills, dips and New York City traffic before arriving to the Atlantic Ocean boardwalk.  Despite getting about 4 hours sleep, the cyclists were beyond excited to have accomplished their 3,500+ mile ride.   

The determined group completed their Trek to Coney Island's beach with a joyous crowd of family eagerly waiting.  After taking a quick dip in the ocean, everyone headed to a nearby restaurant for some gourmet NYC pizza.  It was a thrilling afternoon for the cyclists and the families to celebrate such a massive accomplishment.  

 It has been amazing to watch a group of strangers unite and become a force of strength through mountains, rain, hail (!!), deserts, forests and thousands of miles.  Across America was a whirlwind ride of a lifetime, and we send our congratulations to everyone. 

Teen Treks wishes you all the very best as you part ways, even out your tans and catch up on sleep.  Have a wonderful summer!

To all of the Trekkers, Leaders, families, friends, strangers, bike shop employees and everyone in between: THANK YOU!

Way to go Across America!

Across America Going to Canada from Michigan

Yes, you read correctly: Across America is headed towards Canada!  
The group had the option of taking a route through Cleveland, Toledo, Erie etc, but decided to take the Canadian route because they wanted to check out the casual cool town of Ann Arbor, Michigan. The group spent the night in Ann Arbor, and will be leaving the town today and moving towards the Detroit River/Canada.  They are expected to cross the border tomorrow morning.  
The shortest way to get to Canada is passing through Detroit, but the group may substitute that option for a more scenic route that is about 8-10 miles longer.  The exact route is causing much debate with the group: some want more bike paths, others want to shave off miles and/or ride through populated areas.  Everyone is excited to get to Canada, where rural Ontario awaits!  
The group is expected to be in Buffalo on Sunday, and will be staying at Teen Treks' downtown headquarters.
Some random shots:

 

The Trekkers who shop together, stay together...

Main area of Ann Arbor

Across America Leaving South Dakota-on to Iowa!

The Trekkers are having a few final hours in Sioux Falls, SD.  Earlier, they had to replace a rack, and now they are onto South Dakota's biggest buffet, a stop they could not refuse!  The Trekkers plan on feasting then enjoying an evening ride out of South Dakota-aim is about 75 miles-bringing them into Iowa.  All is well with the group and they plan on having Chicago as their next major stop in about 5 days.  Previously, the group met up with Ethan's mom, who eagerly traveled to see the group from Minneapolis.  Great rides ahead!

Always make time for ice cream.

seconds, please!

Sioux Falls

Across America at Adventure Cycle Headquarters

As many of you already may know, our Trekkers are making way across the country with the use of Adventure Cycling Association's maps.  Adventure Cycling Association is a non-profit that has been around for decades helping bike tourists make their way around North America.  Since they are based in Missoula, the group decided to stop on by.

Cyclists who visit the headquarters get a photo taken for their wall of travelers.  Here are the Trekkers: