Revised Route Stops

I've revised my overnight stops on my route from Jacksonville Beach, FL to Coppell, TX. I recalculated the mileage between the stops to a more reasonable pace. I will do the same from Coppell, TX to Ventura, CA if necessary.

Jacksonville Beach, FL to Lake City, FL

Lake City, FL to Monticello, FL

Monticello, FL to Blountstown, FL

Blountstown, FL to Niceville, FL

Niceville, FL to Pensacola, FL

Pensacola, FL to Mobile, AL

Mobile, AL to Lucedale, MS

Lucedale, MS to Hattiesburg, MS

Hattiesburg, MS to McComb, MS

McComb, MS to Natchez, MS

Natchez, MS to Jena, LA

Jena, LA to Natchitoches, LA

Natchitoches, LA to Logansport, LA

Logansport, LA to Jacksonville, TX

Jacksonville, TX to Kaufman, TX

Kaufman, TX to Coppell, TX

Important Websites

Here are some important websites relevant to this trip:

My MapMyRide profile. I use this to track my mileage during my training rides. Visit it here.

My Couchsurfing profile.

My Warm Showers profile.

Welcome

Welcome to my new blog site, Bike Across America: Going to California. You're likely here from my former site, www.baamerica.blogspot.com. I will be using this site (www.KyleToCal.blogspot.com) from now on to document my preparation for and progress of my 2015 bike ride across the United States from Jacksonville Beach, Florida to Ventura, California.

Here are the facts: the route I'm taking was planned by myself and follows no designated bicycle touring routes. It traverses eight states, a multitude of towns and cities, and will be done alone. By alone, I mean without the benefit of a pace car or touring group. I will however be looking for people to stay with along the way. The route is roughly 2,600 miles. The midway point of my trip is 29 miles west of Aspermont, Texas.

I have consulted with three extraordinary people who have made this trek across the country by bike (thank you Jeff, Dan, and Athena) and will likely contact more as my date of departure moves closer. My departure date, as of today, is set for 2 January, 2015 in the morning.

It will be a cold weather ride. Knowing this, I've begun looking at the appropriate attire and gear to maintain a safe and comfortable ride. I will be purchasing insulated jackets, leg warmers, arm warmers, closed finger gloves, windbreakers, and a lot of chamois butter. In addition, I have started looking at panniers, front bags, and other storage options.

Finally, this ride is for a good cause. I'm raising money for the Tourette's Syndrome Association. None of this money goes to me. It is being raised to help people like my sister, and I, who have Tourette's syndrome. I want to inspire youth with TS by proving that this condition is not an obstacle to success. If you'd like to donate, please visit here.

Any questions for me? Any advice? Contact me at: justdialkyle@me.com.

Cheers,

Kyle Kryak.