The Bike.
The bike I will be riding on my trip has been custom built from by AD Cycles in Horsham, who specialise in building to order.
 
The core of the bike is a Bronx RX 1000T, which is essentially an unbranded version of the Dawes Galaxy.
 
I have carbon fibre front forks fitted to make the front end lighter, giving a better weight distribution when I have front panniers fitted.
 
The tyres I have fitted are the Scwalbe Marathons, which seem to be fairly impenetrable and have a good range, meaning I shouldn’t have to battle with punctures too much.
 
I also have ‘Profile Jammer GT’ handlebar attachments, giving me an alternative hand position.
 
You might be able to see I’ve put SPD pedals on.  Although the learning curve to using them was fairly steep, they are hugely efficient as you are pulling the pedal round on the upstroke.
 
The Kit.
Bike
Arkel GT-54’s
Arkel GT 28’s
Pannier Rain Covers
Helmet
Inner Tubes x3
Puncture Repair Kit
Chain Lubricant
Chain Powerlinks
Bike Multi-tool
Swiss Army Knife
Plyers Tool
Tape
Pump
Lock
 
1L Water Bottle
600ml Water Bottle
2L Hydration Bladder (Spare)
 
Tent
Tent Poles
Tent Pegs
Sleeping Bag
Sleeping Bag Liner
Thermarest
Pillowslip
 
Maps
Map Case
Map Addenda's
 
Cycling Bib Shorts x3
Cycling Overshorts x2
Cycling Undershirts x2
Leg Warmers x1
Cycling Gloves
 
Cycling Shoes
Lightweight Camping Shoes
Waterproof Overshoes
 
T-Shirts x3
Fleece
 
Underwear x3
Pairs of Socks x8 (My shoes are slightly big, also they are useful for cleaning chains.)
 
Swim Shorts
Tracksuit Bottoms x1
Casual Shorts x1
 
Warm Hat
Gloves
Headtorch
Waterproof Jacket
Towel
Wallet
iPhone
iPod
First Aid Kit
Journal
 
Toothbrush
Toothpaste
Shower Gel
Wet Wipes
Flannel
Shaver
Sudocrem
Moisturiser
Lip Balm
Sun Cream
 
iPhone Charger
iPod Charger
 
The Route.
I have been approached by a number of people saying that they have friends that may be along the route that I am cycling.  The following is a list of towns that I will be passing through.
 
Virginia
- Yorktown
-  Williamsburg
-  Charles City
-  Ashland
-  Mineral
-  Palmyra
-  Charlottesville
-  Waynesboro
-  Lexington
-  Buchannan
-  Troutville
-  Blacksburg
-  Christiansburg
-  Radford
-  Wytheville
-  Damascus
-  Honaker
-  Haysi
 
Kentucky
-  Elkhorn City
-  Hindman
-  Hazard
-  Booneville
-  Berea
-  Harrodsburg
-  Bardstown
-  Sonora
-  McDaniels
-  Whitesville
-  Utica
-  Dixon
-  Marion
 
Illinois
-  Elizabethtown
-  Goreville
-  Murphysboro
-  Chester
-  Farmington
-  Centerville
-  Summersville
-  Houston
-  Marshfield
-  Springfield
-  Walnut Grove
-  Golden City
 
Kansas
 
-  Girard
-  Chanute
-  Toronto
-  Rosalia
-  Newton
-  Hutchingson
(Nearby Wichita)
-  Hutchison
-  Nickerson
-  Larned
-  Alexander
-  Dighton
-  Scott City
-  Tribune
 
Colorado
-  Sheridan Lake
-  Eads
-  Ordway
-  Pueblo
(Near Colorado Springs)
-  Wetmore
-  Westcliffe
-  Cotopaxi
-  Poncha Springs
-  Sargents
-  Gunnison
-  Sapinero
-  Montrose
-  Ridgeway
-  Placerville
-  Rico
-  Dolores
-  Dove Creek
 
Utah
-  Monticello
-  Blanding
-  Hanksville
-  Caineville
-  Grover
-  Boulder
-  Escalante
-  Henrieville
-  Panguitch
-  Cedar City
-  Minersville
-  Milford
-  Garrison
 
Nevada
-  Baker
-  Majors Junction
-  Ely
-  Eureka
-  Austin
-  Middlegate
-  Fallon
-  Dayton
-  Carson City
 
California
-  Woodfords
-  Kirkwood
-  Placerville
-  Folsom
-  Sacremento
-  Davis
-  Fairfield
-  Vallejo
-  San Francisco