User talk:DragonFire1024/My 10,000 mile journey YOU can EDIT

I have a dream. A dream that I can remember since I was a kid. I have always wanted to ride my bicycle across the United States. And for whatever reason, I recently became inspired to make that dream come true.

My current route I could take is [http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&hl=en&geocode=&saddr=124+Normal+Ave+Buffalo,+NY&daddr=Cleveland,+OH+to:Detroit,+MI+to:Chicago,+IL+to:Green+Bay,+WI+to:St.+Paul,+MN+to:Yellowstone+National+Park,+WY+to:Seattle,+WA+to:San+Francisco,+CA+to:Los+Angeles,+CA+to:Mesquite,+NV+to:Scottsdale+AZ,+to:Roswell,+NM+to:Dallas,+TX+to:New+Orleans,+LA+to:Clearwater,+FL+to:Fort+Lauderdale,+FL+to:Daytona+Beach,+FL+to:Virginia+Beach,+VA+to:Washington+DC+to:New+York,+NY+to:Boston,+MA+to:124+Normal+Avenue+Buffalo,+NY&sll=36.879621,-97.207031&sspn=24.858246,59.765625&abauth=17f2ab2:AtTey_w0JJMbslAf8N9BH3POAbk&absince=59&num=10 here; WARNING! LONG LINK]. This is NOT set in stone and is a general idea of where I would like to go, and how I would like the route to be done.

The point I tried to make on Wikia was to let the people choose the course.

Rules

 * Anyone can edit the route. Anyone can make a suggestion.
 * Travel has to take place before the end of Summer 2007, preferably in very late August. If that cannot be achieved, then there is always the Spring/Summer of 2008.
 * All destinations and routes must be inside the United States. Please, due to not having a passport, Mexico and Canada are not an option.
 * Routes MUST be bicycle friendly. That means NO freeways aka expressways.
 * With the exception of an occasional backtrack, which in some cases are not avoidable, please limit those as much as possible. The idea is to go along the perimeter of the US as much as possible.

Slogan
As discussed earlier in IRC, and before I forget...

This is based on the song by the Proclaimers, I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)


 * And I would bike five thousand miles
 * And I would bike five thousand more
 * Just to see some sights and write the news
 * And promote our site a little more.

And just so you know the tune... --Brian McNeil / talk 12:08, 26 July 2007 (UTC)

Sponsorship
In order to be effective in doing reporting and promotion of Foundation projects, and as you've already mentioned, sponsorship would help greatly. If (might be a big if, I don't know) the Foundation were involved in that I suspect the purse strings are sufficiently tight that they may cover your expenses for using cybercafes to file reports and print copies of the Print Edition to leave in the local library. The key other help they could provide is in coordination of local volunteers who can find places you're okay to camp.

Wikimeets may be another one to be on the look out for, word can be passed around that the "crazy guy cycling round America is in town on ..." and you can probably meet up with Wikimedians in the area. Yes, they'll probably all be from Wikipedia and Commons - but you can do a bit of evangelising. --Brian McNeil / talk 13:00, 26 July 2007 (UTC)
 * That sounds like a cool idea. Its definitely worth looking into, DragonFire1024 (Talk to the Dragon) 19:18, 26 July 2007 (UTC)

Camping
The beauty of the United States National Forest system, is that "dispersed camping" is allowed, for free, on any National Forest land which is operated by that states Department of Natural Resources. Dispersed camping is allowed in any US state, provided the following: Definition of Dispersed Camping: Represents camping in undeveloped areas throughout a National Forest. These areas can be accessed by various means of transportation, i.e., automobile, hiking, horse, bike, canoe, etc. Dispersed camping is usually very primitive - no fresh water, sanitation or refuge facilities - pack it in, pack it out. Check with the Supervisor or Ranger District Office for rules that may apply to dispersed camping.
 * The property is not posted "No Camping"
 * You are more than one mile from a designated State Forest Campground
 * You follow all State Land Rules

Supplies needed for trip

 * Bike I suppose :? Eric Wester 19:13, 1 September 2007 (UTC)

Wisconsin

 * Camping?: Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest land.

Minnesota

 * My apartment is open for lodging. Other Wikinewsies from Minnesota might be able to help here. irid:t 19:14, 1 September 2007 (UTC)

South Dakota

 * Camping: Black Hills National forest.