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's time in Chicago

All of the long days and centuries were worth it for the time off in Chicago!  The group stayed in a suburb with some of Monique's family, and they had plenty of time to unwind and do some urban exploring.  The group had a great time, with stops all along the downtown area. 

More, please!

One of the Leaders, Julian, was lucky and won a ticket to Lollapalooza, a festival, that takes place in Grant Park over three days.  The sold out music festival attracts some major bands, so the group decided to share the wristband to take turns watching Mumford and Sons' performance.  

Festival Entrance

A shot from Mumford and Sons' set

The canals and beautiful architecture were favorites of the group

The Trekkers loved Chicago, especially because they have spent the past month or so in small cities and on rural roads.  The food was good and sleeping in was better, and it was amazing to get off the bikes and hang out.  Overall, Chicago was great!

Starting on Sunday, the group headed through Indiana and into Michigan, and stayed in New Buffalo, which sits on Lake Michigan.  Upon an early rise in New Buffalo, some locals took interest in the travelers and offered fresh coffee and food; kindness that the Trekkers were very grateful for!

New Buffalo, Michigan

The group continued past Sturgis, Michigan and finished yesterday somewhere in the middle of the state.  The group is set to enter Canada in the next day, and will be in Buffalo/Teen Treks' headquarters this weekend.  From there the group will cut across New York State to the Big Apple.  The group is continuing with days of high mileage (70-85 miles daily), and have decided that the more they ride, the more they can eat out...