America Coast To Coast
- Cycle the Deep South
- See small town America
- Cross the Rocky Mountains & Continental Divide
- Volunteer in Arizona
- Swim in the warm waters off San Diego
- Trip Start: Charleston, South Carolina
- Trip End: San Diego, California
- Trip Dates: June 26 to August 7
- Ages: 15-18
- Trip Cost: $5,295 (airfare not included)
EPIC. That’s the only way to describe biking America Coast to Coast. There is absolutely no better way to see America - its people, culture and landscape - than to pedal across each mile of it, ocean to ocean. Although reaching the Pacific is your end goal, the true magic of this trip takes place along the way. You'll feel the hospitality of the Deep South and take in the wide open spaces of western Texas. In New Mexico, the Rocky Mountains will challenge and inspire you. You'll cross Arizona's desert landscape and hear the call of Southern California's warm waters and sandy beaches. You'll cross a continent. You’ll tap resources you didn’t even know you had and learn what you’re made of. It will change you forever.
The Deep South & The Plains
We’ll meet in Charleston, SC and spend the first day checking over gear and preparing for our trip. As tradition dictates, we’ll dip our wheels in the Atlantic Ocean and begin our westward journey. Both nervous and excited, we’ll quickly build up to our daily average of 85 miles. We’ll travel rural back roads, past small towns and bayous, and see the authentic Deep South. We’ll continue west into Arkansas and the Texas plains. In Texas, the land opens up, the sky broadens, the air is drier, and the horizon stretches out into the distance.
We’ll meet in Charleston, SC and spend the first day checking over gear and preparing for our trip. As tradition dictates, we’ll dip our wheels in the Atlantic Ocean and begin our westward journey. Both nervous and excited, we’ll quickly build up to our daily average of 85 miles. We’ll travel rural back roads, past small towns and bayous, and see the authentic Deep South. We’ll continue west into Arkansas and the Texas plains. In Texas, the land opens up, the sky broadens, the air is drier, and the horizon stretches out into the distance.
The Rockies, Community Service & San Diego
One prairie town after another, we make our way to New Mexico and anticipate the Rocky Mountains ahead. The Rockies offer challenging climbs and stunning beauty. Before dropping down into the desert, we’ll spend a day off our bicycles volunteering in Prescott, Arizona. From there, we head toward Southern California and our final destination, San Diego. Seeing the Pacific Ocean will bring a mix of emotions: tears, stunned silence, whooping yells…Together we have crossed the entire country on our own power. We have overcome enormous trials and made lifelong friends. We have been tested. We have succeeded. We have biked America Coast to Coast!
One prairie town after another, we make our way to New Mexico and anticipate the Rocky Mountains ahead. The Rockies offer challenging climbs and stunning beauty. Before dropping down into the desert, we’ll spend a day off our bicycles volunteering in Prescott, Arizona. From there, we head toward Southern California and our final destination, San Diego. Seeing the Pacific Ocean will bring a mix of emotions: tears, stunned silence, whooping yells…Together we have crossed the entire country on our own power. We have overcome enormous trials and made lifelong friends. We have been tested. We have succeeded. We have biked America Coast to Coast!
This is Apogee’s most challenging trip and is designed for fit, motivated & enthusiastic students. Average daily mileage is 85 with some days as high as 100+. To check trip availability, please call 877-700-5046 or 207-725-7025, or email Apogee Adventures for more information.
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