The Adventure Cycling Association offers all kinds of intriguing long distance rides. I love the challenge of long distances, having ridden a motorcycle to all corners of the US. There's also a feeling of accomplishment to be able to say you've ridden from one border to another.
http://www.adventurecycling.org/routes/RouteNetwork.pdf
North to South? East to West? I like the idea of crossing the country best, but I'd rather not fight a prevailing headwind or ride in temperatures that make dehydration a constant concern. There are at least 3 different routes across America on the Adventure Cycling map. I've basically driven the Southern and middle route a number of times and would like to see a different part of the country. Obvious choice, as the blog title indicates, is the Northern Tier. This should also be cooler compared to the other routes. Winds obviously can change from day to day and certainly across the many states of the Northern Tier. Nevertheless, if there is an "average wind" it seems to come from the Northwest.
Another plus: this route, with a small detour, will let me visit my brother and his family in Wisconsin.
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