Finally, I've managed to realize my long-awaited dream of cycling across the USA from coast to coast. Waiting for professional retirement was too risky as I cannot be sure if I will be physically capable to do such a long trip by then. So I take advantage of a job change and plan a 4 months sabatical to do something really different compared to my 34 years of corporate life. Also sleeping in nature in a tent is for sure very different compared to the glamourous business hotels that I was used over a long period of time.

The initial idea for this trip came up a long time ago when I watched the movie Once Upon a Time in the West. And of course I was inspired by diverse long training and competition sessions for my triathlons. Due to numerous requests, I have decided to publish a blog covering the trip during the tour, as some fellow cyclists have already announced to accompany me on a few stages. It may even turn this into a larger group event. After having tested my physical capabilities on a trip through Thailand I adapted the tour. Instead of going the east coast up to Boston I will go down to Key West/Florida. This helps to incorporate running trainings and break days. Biking across USA is still the aim. From Pacific to Atlantic Ocean!