Launch Day

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We are officially one week from our TRAAM (Terry and Royce Across America)launch day of April 19, 2015.

Many people have suggested that if I stopped riding in circles for the last 18 months, and rode on a line to the East  I would have already made it across the U.S.  Yes, that is true. I have logged enough miles in my training to date, that I would have indeed be on the East Coast by now. The training work is done. I have spent the last two weeks downshifting to less miles,more stretching and mentally preparing for what lies ahead. We are putting the final touches on logistics, which we both realize will never really be perfect, yet will be good enough. We look forward to the adventures that lie ahead. Our departure point is in the Mission Valley area of San Diego known as Dog Beach.

Ride Across America Route

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  1. AnonymousApril 13, 2015 at 7:22 AM

    Great endeavor Rab.. I will be anxious to hear when you get across that little hill in New Mexico.. Good Luck to you Terry B

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  2. AnonymousApril 13, 2015 at 8:38 AM

    This is an amazing feat. I am proud of you, brother. Pray each day for safety and protection and we will pray also. We love you Rab and Terryd

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  3. AnonymousApril 17, 2015 at 8:44 AM

    Bone Voyage! ! We'll be checking on you all the way. Terry & Greg
    And be careful not to get your pant legs stuck in the peddles. ��

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  4. AnonymousApril 17, 2015 at 6:26 PM

    Bone Voyage! ! We'll be checking on you all the way. Terry & Greg
    And be careful not to get your pant legs stuck in the peddles. ��

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  5. AnonymousApril 18, 2015 at 8:02 AM

    What an amazing journey. Be safe and enjoy the ride. Pat & Lyn.

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  6. Miciah MorganApril 19, 2015 at 2:36 PM

    We will be following your adventures and wish you both a safe and wondrous trip!

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  7. AnonymousApril 19, 2015 at 2:41 PM

    Happy trails Royce and Terry. God's speed. We will be following you daily. Lov to both of you. Ron and Marc

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  8. AnonymousApril 20, 2015 at 9:46 AM

    Yay for day 2. You are some of the good people in the world left. God bless you for helping that biker and for a safe, fun first day. Ron was on a fire just below Pine Vly in 2007. We are cycling today at Redding recycling. Ha!! Lov and prayers. Ron and Marc

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  9. AnonymousApril 22, 2015 at 3:31 PM

    Thinking of you. May the wind be at your back and the ride down hill. How's it going? Lov Marc

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