Countiss 2023 USA Tour

  • Day -1: Check-in

    Today we got to meet our Crossroads hosts and have our bikes inspected. Good thing, too, since mine had a badly frayed rear shifter cable which would likely have broken completely within a week. (Somehow my local bike shop missed this in the overhaul 6 weeks ago.) Peyton installed a new cable and I’m good…

  • Day -2: In Los Angeles

    May 4 Our first state line, crossing from Oregon into California. (Notice the snow on the far right.) We’re at the team hotel, where tomorrow morning we can get our bikes inspected and then pick up our other son, David, for dinner and an Angels game. May the fourth be with you!

  • Day -7: We’re ready

    Today was my last real training ride, 103 miles with 4400′ of climbing at an average speed of 15.5 mph. Chad and I did the same loop last week. My goal was to have at least 1000 miles from the first of the year until now and I’ve actually logged 1500. The bike’s been overhauled…

  • Day -12: Anticipation

    For a long time now I have wanted to ride my bike across the country, and now I’m going to do it. Even better, I’m going to do it along with my son Chad. On May 7 we will dip our wheels in the Pacific Ocean at Manhattan Beach, California and ride east. 48 days…