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		<title>The Top 12 Lessons We&#8217;ve Learned From Bicycle Touring</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 24 Jun 2012 23:01:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Boris</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[This two and a half month-long adventure has come and gone, but it has left a lifelong impression on both of us. We've learned a lot from each other, our experiences, and all the people we've met along the way. We wanted to share some of these revelations with all of you and hope that you can find some inspiration and lessons in them for yourselves.

<strong>6 Lessons from Anna</strong>

1.  Everything has a way of working itself out.

We had many tight situations on this journey – from the time I got injured, to when all the acommodations were booked for the night in Wamsutter, WY and we had to sleep in the cab of a semi-truck. There were many other interesting challenges, like headwinds, desert weather, and of course multiple bike breakdowns. But, in the end, everything always seemed to work out. Injuries heal, lodging alternatives arise, the winds die down, and you're able to improvise solutions to mechanical issues. If you're able to go along with these surprises and face them instead of giving up, the world will work its forces towards your favor. <a href="http://www.transamericanelectricbiketour.com/top-12-lessons-learned-bicycle-touring/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>How A Cross-Country Bike Ride Will Turn Anyone Into A Master Bike Mechanic</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 20 Jun 2012 18:39:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Anna</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I'll never forget that flat tire when we went on our first cycling tour in New Zealand a number of years ago. Prior to that one month-long trip, we were complete newbies to touring – and the art of bike maintenance!

When we got the flat, instead of replacing the inner tube, we patched the outside of the tire, which to no surprise had little useful effect. Eventually, we figured it out – after spending 2 hours on the side of the road that is.

Well, you'll be happy to know that we've come a long way since then. And we've had to repair a lot more than flat tires. Much of our expertise comes from touring, because when you're stuck on the side of the road with nothing else to do but puzzle over why your bike is making strange sounds or not moving at all, you had better well figure it out. <a href="http://www.transamericanelectricbiketour.com/cross-country-bike-ride-turn-master-bike-mechanic/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>[Road Brief] Day 75 &#8211; The Last Mile</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 20 Jun 2012 15:02:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Boris</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Day #75
Miles Covered Since South Lake Tahoe: 143
Miles Traveled Since Beginning: 3,647
Where We Are: Dixon, CA

Day Overview: We just wanted to provide a quick update. As of this morning, we are in Dixon, CA - about 50 riding miles away from our destination in San Francisco. At the end of this day, the Trans-American Electric Bike Tour will come to a finish - after 75 days and nights on the road. Stay tuned for more updates! <a href="http://www.transamericanelectricbiketour.com/road-brief-day-75-mile/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Pass The Inspiration: 4 Unbelievable Electric Bike Adventures</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 19 Jun 2012 03:45:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Boris</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[A question that often comes up when we talk to others about the Trans-American tour is where the idea for it came from.

We have to admit – we’ve had quite a bit of inspiration from others. There are so many people who are doing amazing things out there, and learning about their adventures has inspired us and made it easier to plan our own trip.

As we near the end of our tour, we wanted to take the opportunity to share with you the stories of four individuals, each of whom has also accomplished an “epic” trip on an electric bike.

When we were getting ready to start our trip, deep down, we hoped that somebody would get inspired by the Trans-American Electric Bike Tour to do their own “ride-of-a-lifetime” – the same way that these fellows (and others) inspired us! <a href="http://www.transamericanelectricbiketour.com/pass-inspiration-please-4-unbelievable-electric-bike-expeditions/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Final Event of the Trans-American Electric Bike Tour in San Francisco</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 16 Jun 2012 21:11:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Frances</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The tour is winding down, with Boris and Anna scheduled to arrive in San Francisco to celebrate the end of the tour in a final appearance on June 21st from 5 pm to 8 pm at Mr. Smith's.

City CarShare is organizing this event as a part of their upcoming launch of electric bike sharing program. Co-sponsor is the Electric Bicycle Outlet.

Here are the details from City CarShare (please <a href="http://www.facebook.com/events/364255453628363/" target="_blank">RSVP</a> if you plan to attend):

The event will take place at Mr. Smith’s from 5 to 8 pm.

The first 50 City CarShare members who flash their fob at our table in Mr. Smith’s will get a free specialty drink. <a href="http://www.transamericanelectricbiketour.com/final-event-trans-american-electric-bike-tour-san-francisco/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>[Road Brief] Day 70 &#8211; The Light at the End of the Tunnel</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 15 Jun 2012 20:27:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Anna</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Day #70
Miles Covered Since Fallon: 94
Miles Traveled Since Beginning: 3,504
Where We Are: South Lake Tahoe, CA

Day Overview:  As we climbed up to 7,000+ feet at the Spooner Summit we looked back at the vast desert behind us and waved goodbye.

We've been traveling through the open spaces of Wyoming, Utah and Nevada for several weeks, so when we finally reached the dense forest of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, we had to exhale a little bit and savor the greenery. After all, there's nothing like taking a break under a sweet-smelling Ponderosa Pine or riding through a shady stretch of road after almost a month of desert exposure. <a href="http://www.transamericanelectricbiketour.com/road-brief-day-70-light-tunnel/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>[Road Brief] Day 67- Following the Pony Express</title>
		<link>http://www.transamericanelectricbiketour.com/road-brief-day-67-pony-express/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 12 Jun 2012 19:25:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Anna</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Day #67
Miles Covered Since Austin: 110
Hours on The Road: 11
Miles Traveled Since Beginning: 3,412
Where We Are: Fallon, NV

Day Overview:   We've seen signs for the Pony Express everywhere, particularly on Hwy 50 in Nevada. We've both heard the term before, and each of us pretended that we knew what this Pony Express thing was, until we asked one another for the definition and responded with blank stares and thoughtful groans.

After consulting a few sources, here's what we found: The Pony Express was a fast mail service that operated between 1860 and 1861 between St. Joseph, Missouri and San Francisco, California. The mail was delivered by horseback riders. Each rider would stop at a designated station, all located about 5 to 30 miles apart, where they could refuel with food, sleep and hop on a new horse. It took 10 days to traverse this distance! Not too shabby for 1860. <a href="http://www.transamericanelectricbiketour.com/road-brief-day-67-pony-express/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Serendipitous Encounters</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 11 Jun 2012 21:27:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Anna</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Bike Touring]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Traveling on a bicycle makes you susceptible to encounters that are nothing short of serendipitous… and perhaps even a bit unusual. One of these encounters in Salt Lake City really drove this point home for us.

As we were making our way into the big city on I-80, we saw a car pulled over in the shoulder, with smoke coming out from under the hood. We stopped to see if there was anything we could do to help, not that we could offer much. I mean, we were already the sheepish-looking pair riding around with two trailers bungeed together – we were probably better off asking the guy if he had a spare trailer tire in his trunk. <a href="http://www.transamericanelectricbiketour.com/serendipitous-encounters/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>[Road Brief] Day 65 &#8212; Finally, Other Cyclists!</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 10 Jun 2012 15:56:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Anna</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Day #65
Miles Covered Since Eureka, NV: 70
Hours on The Road: 8
Miles Traveled Since Beginning: 3,302
Where We Are: Austin, NV

Day Overview:  Throughout the 3,000 mile stretch of America that we've traveled prior to today, we haven't once encountered other cross-country cyclists. We had high hopes for a while, and then eventually gave up. Where were they all hiding? I mean I know we took a round-about route, and the country is big and all, but come on bikers – where are your weary legs and your shiny panniers!?

But, it just so happens that the Loneliest Road in America isn't so lonely after all – not for bikers anyway. Today we hit the jackpot – twice! <a href="http://www.transamericanelectricbiketour.com/road-brief-day-65-finally-cyclists/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>[Road Brief] Day 64 &#8211; Traversing the Loneliest Road in America</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 09 Jun 2012 16:29:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Boris</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Day #64
Miles Covered Since Salt Lake City, UT: 237
Hours on The Road: Lots!
Miles Traveled Since Beginning: 3,232
Where We Are: Eureka, NV

Day Overview:  Greetings from Eureka, NV!

It's ironic that during the stretch that we expected to have the most free time to write, it ended up being the exact opposite!

The last few days we've been traveling through Nevada on Highway 50. Apparently, in 1986, Life Magazine ran a piece on this stretch titled "The Loneliest Road." An AAA spokesperson had described it in these words: "It's totally empty. There are no points of interest. We don't recommend it. We warn all motorists not to drive there unless they're confident of their survival skills."

That may be a bit extreme, but there is some truth to it. Apart from the tiny towns spread out at 70-80 mile intervals, the only other signs of civilization are a narrow 2-lane road, mileposts and markers at the top of mountain passes. There are no gas stations, truck stops, or houses in between -- just raw, high desert scenery and blue skies surrounding us. <a href="http://www.transamericanelectricbiketour.com/road-brief-day-63-traversing-loneliest-road-america/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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