Biking Across America (part 3)

5 Nov 2023 · 42 min
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This transcript covers days ~7–12 of Kara and Nate Buchanan’s cross-country trip on a three-person bike (the "Trandom") from Oceanside, CA toward Annapolis, MD (≈3,000 miles). It documents daily routines, crew roles, mechanical problems (multiple flats, a bent chain), Nate’s left-knee soreness and one rest day, resupply runs (inner tubes, chain), milestone moments (618 miles after 7 days; 20% by day 8; 1,000-mile mark at Wolf Creek Pass ≈11,000 ft), fast descents (up to ~53 mph), scenic highlights (Monument Valley, Mexican Hat), and van-life/camping scenes. Tone mixes upbeat adventure, practical problem-solving, and occasional strain; an AG1 sponsor read is included.

Questions this video answers

Approximately 3,000 miles (Oceanside, CA → Annapolis, MD).

Start: Oceanside, California. End: Annapolis, Maryland (Atlantic Ocean).

618 miles.

Average 100 miles per day for 30 days.

They were 20% of the way across the country (day eight).

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