The TransAmerica Bike Route (TransAm) – The Full Movie

This is the full film of my ride across the United States, a 4,344-mile journey completed in a little under three months, travelling coast to coast by bicycle. The ride began on the TransAmerica Cycle Route, which was my original plan when setting out. As the journey progressed, the route evolved to avoid busier roads and traffic as I made the decision after around 1,400 miles to change over to the Bike Non Stop route, a Trans American cycle route that focuses on quieter roads and rail trails. This film is presented as the ride happened, day by day. This is a completely new edit created from all of the original footage, not simply a condensed version of the original series. A lot of time has gone into shaping it into a single, continuous film that reflects what the ride actually felt like; the long days, the quiet moments, and the challenges as well as the highlights. Even if you followed the original uploads as they were released, I hope this longer format offers a different way of experiencing the journey. The focus of this edit is the experience of long-distance riding itself: the daily rhythm of riding, and steadily moving across an enormous and varied country. I met a lot of people along the way as I rode across the country, and many people came to join me for a day's riding, however in order keep this video to a reasonable length, this edit is a more personal account of my experience of the route. If you’re new to the channel and enjoy this film, the original series from the ride is linked below. And to those of you who’ve been here for a while, thank you for sticking around and for all the support along the way. Thank you for watching. Links Ko-fi (If you want to support the channel): https://ko-fi.com/matryder TransAm series playlist: The Trans American Trail 2024 My 'just the riding' TransAm video (a long edit of the ride with no commentary, just natural sounds): 3 Hours Cycling Coast to Coast Across Amer... Trans American Bicycle Trail: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/7894982 Bike Nonstop route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/41260633 TransAm to Bike Nonstop (the route I ended up taking): https://ridewithgps.com/routes/50718852 Augie's website (I don't think he has a lot on the site yet, but if you're interested in his artwork then get in touch through his contact info): https://Augustcary.com Ron Suchanek's YouTube channel: @ronsuchanek Gear featured in this video: (if you purchase using these links, the channel may make a small commission): Jack the Bike rack: https://wholegraincycles.com/products... Tailfin Aeropack: https://www.tailfin.cc/aeropack/?v=78... Tailfin long top tube bag: https://www.tailfin.cc/long-top-tube-... Ergon SMC saddle: Amazon USA: https://amzn.to/404WPLk Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/4gFJUXlMK Lambda pedals: Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3Sry3St Amazon USA: https://amzn.to/4jt8hbv Schwalbe tyres: https://www.schwalbe.com/en/Marathon-... Klean Kateen 60oz / 1900ml: Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3FilKEX Amazon USA: https://amzn.to/4kxIr7f Klean Kanteen 40oz / 1200ml: Amazon USA: https://amzn.to/3Hgbm10 Outer Shell 137 basket bag: https://outershell.com/shop/137-baske... Giro Source MIPS helmet: Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/4k4wE0r Amazon USA: https://amzn.to/3SgbKPz Lezyne Macro Drive 1400 front light: Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3F1qfnv Amazon USA: https://amzn.to/3Sdgmpz Lezyne Zecto rear light: Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/4345UqG Amazon USA: https://amzn.to/4mqOnAE Filming gear: GoPro Hero 11: Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/4kwymao Amazon USA: https://amzn.to/44R1wg2 DJI Osmo Pocket 3: Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3Halrwv Amazon USA: https://amzn.to/4jn7g4y DJI Mini 3 drone: Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3ZrXojd Amazon USA: https://amzn.to/45vzF5b 00:00. What is the TransAm? 01:20. Wheels in the Pacific 16:07. Pushing through the heat 24:19. Riding into the smoke 40:02. Crossing into Idaho 58:49. Questioning the route 1:07:23. Yellowstone and Old Faithful 1:18:13. Changing course 1:29:51. The long Great Plains 1:43:47. Reflecting on the trip so far 1:54:38. The Katy Trail 2:14:58. Riding into Cincinnati, OH 2:36:04. The C&O canal towpath 2:44:42. Washington D.C. 2:51:46. The last leg 3:07:30. The Atlantic Ocean