Live · Day 12 · Eads → Colorado Springs, CONew York → Los Angeles
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20
Days · no rest5,194KM
Coast to coast50,632M
Elevation gain6
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12Day
of 20
of 20
PositionEads → Colorado Springs, CO
ActIV · Altitude
Ridden3,010 km
To LA2,184 km
Progress58%
Next crux
Day 14 · Loveland Pass
3,655 m · highest point
02The Route
The numbers are the story.
From sea level to 3,655 m and back. Every metre climbed, mapped end to end.
Elevation Profile
NYC → LA · 5,194 km03Six Acts
The country, in six chapters.
Each act is its own fight — ridges, plains, altitude, sandstone, furnace. Read them in order.
Act ID1–D4
Departure
Out of the city and over the Allegheny ridges. Short climbs, an early logistics night, then flat tempo into Columbus.
953KMModerate
Act IID5–D8
Drift
The long flat middle. Indiana and Illinois tempo, then Missouri River bluffs and wine-country rollers.
1,092KMModerate
Act IIID9–D11
Horizons
Onto the Santa Fe Trail and the open plains. Wind, distance and the second crew night before Colorado.
844KMModerate
Act IVD12–D15
Altitude
The Front Range rises. Acclimate at 2,296 m, then over Loveland Pass at 3,655 m — the crux of the whole ride.
1,060KMCrux
Act VD16–D17
Sandstone
Climbing into Bryce Canyon country, then a long descent toward the Mojave. Peak national-park season.
544KMCrux
Act VID18–D20
Furnace
Skip the Strip, cross the Mojave at dawn, then ride to the Pacific. The most important recovery sleep, then the finish.
701KMCrux
04Every Stage
Twenty days. Where we sleep.
Distance, difficulty and the bed at the end of each day. Three nights need the crew vehicle — flagged below.
Act IDepartureD1–D4 · 953 km
01
Bloomsburg, PA
Out of New York, into the ridges. A gentle first night to find the rhythm.
STAY · Magee Hotel — historic Victorian downtown. Easy booking.
252KM
Easy
02
Ebensburg, PA
Climbing the Alleghenies all day. Small county seat, thin inventory.
STAY · Holiday Inn Express — book 4+ weeks ahead.
258KM
Moderate
03
Hopedale, OHCrew night
A village of 858 people. The first crew-logistics night of the trip.
STAY · Hopedale Inn (basic) — or crew drives 25 km to Steubenville and returns at dawn.
245KM
Moderate
04
Columbus, OH
Off the ridges onto flat tempo. A short, easy city night.
STAY · Le Méridien The Joseph — boutique, Short North.
198KM
Easy
Act IIDriftD5–D8 · 1,092 km
05
Greenfield, IN
Long flat tempo east of Indianapolis. Eat, drink, keep the pace honest.
STAY · Lee's Inn — independent, at the I-70 exit.
306KM
Easy
06
Effingham, IL
Cyclist-friendly highway town. Plenty of beds at exit 159.
STAY · Best Western Plus Effingham — easy booking.
306KM
Easy
07
Washington, MO
Missouri River bluffs and wine-country rollers. July is wine season.
STAY · Washington Inn — independent, river views. Reserve early.
268KM
Moderate
08
Sedalia, MO
A short day into the State Fair town. Check the fair dates first.
STAY · Hotel Bothwell — 1927 landmark with character.
212KM
Easy
Act IIIHorizonsD9–D11 · 844 km
09
Council Grove, KS
Onto the historic Santa Fe Trail. Open plains, crosswind, big distance.
STAY · Cottage House Hotel — Victorian, running since 1867. Book 6+ weeks.
312KM
Moderate
10
Ness City, KSCrew night
A town of ~1,400. The second crew-logistics night — plan beds early.
STAY · Derrick Inn — book 8+ weeks, or crew RV. Backup: Scott City, 60 km west.
278KM
Moderate
11
Eads, COCrew night
Into Colorado. We end at Eads, not Haswell — a cleaner, balanced split.
STAY · Cobblestone Inn & Suites — clean small-chain. Lock this in early.
254KM
Moderate
Act IVAltitudeD12–D15 · 1,060 km
12
Colorado Springs, CO
The Front Range fills the windshield. Altitude work begins.
STAY · The Mining Exchange — downtown boutique, Wyndham Grand.
250KM
Moderate
13
Idaho Springs, CO
Sleep at 2,296 m to acclimate. Do not drop to Denver — you lose the benefit.
STAY · Indian Hot Springs Resort — mineral pools for tired legs. Book 6+ weeks.
236KM
Moderate
14
Glenwood Springs, COBook by April
Over Loveland Pass · 3,655 m. The highest, hardest day of the line.
STAY · Hot Springs Lodge & Pool — rate includes the pool. Peak rates, book by April.
258KM
Crux
15
Green River, UT
Down off the Rockies into red desert. A long, fast descent into Canyonlands country.
STAY · River Terrace Inn — independent, on the river. Easy booking.
316KM
Moderate
Act VSandstoneD16–D17 · 544 km
16
Panguitch, UTBook by April
Climbing to the gateway of Bryce Canyon. Big elevation, peak-season crowds.
STAY · Best Western Plus Bryce Canyon Grand — peak season, book by April.
303KM
Crux
17
St. George, UT
A long descent to the edge of the Mojave. Mature tourist town, easy beds.
STAY · Inn on the Cliff — boutique with views.
241KM
Moderate
Act VIFurnaceD18–D20 · 701 km
18
Henderson, NV
Skip the Strip — wrong energy for a 4 AM start. Calm before the furnace.
STAY · Green Valley Ranch Resort & Spa — locals resort, quiet.
207KM
Moderate
19
Barstow, CARecovery
The Mojave crossing. This is the most important recovery sleep of the trip.
STAY · Hampton Inn Barstow — priority: working AC, ice, blackout curtains.
261KM
Crux
20
Santa Monica, CAFinish
To the Pier and the "End of the Trail" sign. The finish photo. We made it.
STAY · Shutters on the Beach — steps from the Pier. Book 12+ weeks ahead.
233KM
Easy
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