Great American Ride

Great American Ride The Great American Ride is a 3,700-mile virtual team bike ride along the route of the Great American

📍 Pittsburgh! With 446 bridges behind and around us, the Steel City marks a massive milestone. We’ve officially crossed ...
05/29/2026

📍 Pittsburgh! With 446 bridges behind and around us, the Steel City marks a massive milestone. We’ve officially crossed the 3,300-mile mark! 🚴‍♂️

Less than 400 miles to go. How are those legs feeling? 👇

Giddy up, riders! 🐎 We’re hitting the Cowboy Trail in Nebraska. This is as "Old West" as it gets.This trail stretches fo...
05/27/2026

Giddy up, riders! 🐎 We’re hitting the Cowboy Trail in Nebraska. This is as "Old West" as it gets.

This trail stretches for 187 miles through the heart of the Nebraska outback. It’s the perfect place to find your "inner pioneer" while clicking off those miles.

Today we pause our pedals to honor and remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.As we virtually tr...
05/25/2026

Today we pause our pedals to honor and remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.

As we virtually traverse the land they protected, we ride with gratitude and respect. Wishing all our participants a safe and meaningful Memorial Day.

We’re stopping to build some momentum at LEGOLAND Discovery Center Columbus! Whether you’re piecing together a massive r...
05/23/2026

We’re stopping to build some momentum at LEGOLAND Discovery Center Columbus! Whether you’re piecing together a massive ride or just adding a few miles to your team’s total, every brick—and every mile—counts toward the finish line.

How is your team "stacking" up as we head through the Buckeye State?

Prepare for takeoff! ✈️ We’ve landed in Dayton, Ohio, at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force—the oldest and larges...
05/21/2026

Prepare for takeoff! ✈️ We’ve landed in Dayton, Ohio, at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force—the oldest and largest military aviation museum in the world.

From the Wright Brothers to space travel, the innovation here is soaring. Let’s channel that "supersonic" energy for our miles today! 🦅

UNLOCKED. ✈️🚲 Crossing the USA on the Great American Rail-Trail is essentially a transatlantic journey just with way mor...
05/19/2026

UNLOCKED. ✈️🚲 Crossing the USA on the Great American Rail-Trail is essentially a transatlantic journey just with way more legwork and better scenery.

You’re putting in the work of an airplane today. Keep those wheels spinning at cruising altitude!

"There are no mistakes, just happy accidents." 🖌️ Today we’re in Muncie, Indiana, visiting The Bob Ross Experience. This...
05/17/2026

"There are no mistakes, just happy accidents." 🖌️ Today we’re in Muncie, Indiana, visiting The Bob Ross Experience. This is the actual studio where Bob filmed "The Joy of Painting!" 🎨

This year's RVA Bike Month theme "Happy Little Bikes" was inspired by this! Visit RVABIKEMONTH.COM to see the final bike events happening in RVA this month!

The Mississippi River system is a massive 2,340 miles, but even that doesn't compare to the 3,700 mile Great American Ri...
05/16/2026

The Mississippi River system is a massive 2,340 miles, but even that doesn't compare to the 3,700 mile Great American Ride. If the Mississippi is the "Mighty," that must make our riders unstoppable!

40 days on the trail for 40 years of impact! 🎊 Today marks Day 40 of our ride, and we’re celebrating the 40th Anniversar...
05/13/2026

40 days on the trail for 40 years of impact! 🎊 Today marks Day 40 of our ride, and we’re celebrating the 40th Anniversary of .

For four decades, RTC has been turning abandoned railroads into vibrant community spaces. Here’s to 40 more years of trails!

Art in the heart of the city! 🎨 We’re stopping in Ottawa, Illinois, to admire the incredible murals that decorate the do...
05/12/2026

Art in the heart of the city! 🎨 We’re stopping in Ottawa, Illinois, to admire the incredible murals that decorate the downtown district.

From the Lincoln-Douglas debates to local heritage, these walls tell the story of the Illinois River Valley. It’s like riding through an outdoor art gallery! 🖼️

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