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Based in Northern Kentucky and Cincinnati, we three are longtime single cycle riders. After early retirement, Karen and David bought a jumbo-sized Cannondale tandem. It's white (very), trimmed in red. We call it the Pillsbury Doughboy. We were joined by Bill, an old friend, on his 14-year old single Cannondale and made the call that started this adventure. He's supposedly retired but continues to find real work when he chooses.We planned to pedal self-supported across the U.S. in Spring 2011 from San Diego CA to St. Augustine FL. In beginning this adventure we agreed philosophically with Jean-Jacques Rousseau: "The person who has lived the most is not the one with the most years but the one with the richest experiences."

Resources

How could we plan a trip without these links? FYI: these are unpaid endorsements.
 
Adventure Cycling Association  http://www.adventurecycling.org/
The publisher of our maps and advised route. The seven maps are plan-essential.
A volunteer network of bicycle-friendly people offering on-the-route services, including lodging, possibly food, laundry and showers. The website is low on sophistication but I love the thrill of discovering stayover possibilities.  

Crazyguyonabike http://www.crazyguyonabike.com/ another basic website that's advanced in its bike information: touring, places to stay and journals

Bike Flights http://BikeFlights.com is an easy-ship bike company that's outstanding in customer service and decently priced fees.
Road ID http://www.roadid.com Don't leave home without a Road ID, an emergency alert system that goes way beyond dog tag mentality. You even create your own emergency contact and information website and emergency phone number that first responders can easily access.

Better World Club http://www.betterworldclub.com/ Not your grandparent's auto club. Offers 24/7 on the road bike service just like The Other Group that focuses entirely on gasoline powered transportation. This one covers both. 

Southwest Airlines You know how to find these people. The customer service line and I spent hours together on the why's and how's of transporting our Doughboy. And our flight fares were decent.

Jim's Bicycle Shop  http://jimsbicycleshop.com/ The best tandem resource in Cincinnati. Jim not only sets up your bike, he patiently listens to your latest ontheroad story and responds nicely.
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