Author Archives: Kathy Schroeder

Well, we are on our way to FL (with no return flight!) after nearly a year of planning. Got in our last outdoor training ride yesterday on a gorgeous Portland spring day. Last week, our daughter sent us this 1899 British news article. I promise NOT to be administering to anyone I encounter on thisContinue reading “One way ticket to FL!”

I love maps! Here’s our route from FL to CA in maps… generally not detailed enough to identify actual roads, but you can get an idea of where we’re planning to cycle through each state. All the maps are not at the same scale.

Tom has volunteered in 6th & 7th grade math classes at the local middle school for 13 years! In honor of Mr Tom’s departure on his TransAm journey, the teacher asked AI to help create a story problem sheet to write algebraic equations for a x-country ride. Here is a photo of one student’s work!Continue reading “Final prep days”

I started several months ago, getting our Subaru Outback ready for its next cross country journey. This time we decided not to pull a trailer, so it is outfitted with our Thule rocket box and bike rack on the back. Steven starts out today on the cross country drive to get our bicycles and gearContinue reading “Bikes & gear on their way to FL with Steven driving!”

Once again Tom and I with our friend Steven Stark are planning to cycle across America from east to west – this time (#3!) – beginning in St Augustine, FL on March 20, 2026 and if all goes well, ending in San Diego, CA on May 6, 2026! Training through the winter in Portland, ORContinue reading “TransAm 3.0 overview”

Steven, Tom and I finally got out together for a gorgeous 46 mile 1900’ bike ride in Portland – industrial, port facilities, golf course, parks, Columbia Slough, Kelly Point Park, St John’s, downtown, Terwilliger. I so love cycling outside! Indoor winter training with great help from Leah, Patrick, Jennifer & Stacy have been great, butContinue reading “Training”