Most travelers take I-80. That is fine with me. Taking Highway 50 (the loneliest road in the US) is one of the most wild and glorious routes a person can travel. I prefer to keep it to myself. Okay, go ahead---travel it some day.
An example of the water wars in the west:
There are exactly four towns across the 400 mile route: Ely, Eureka, Austin and Fallon. This is Eureka.
And this is what the views are like. There is a place along the route where you can admire 10,000 year old pictographs!!
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Rt 50 cuts right through my town in Virginia. I grew up in Maryland in a town where Rt 50 was nearby. And if I ever plan a meandering cross country journey, it'll be by following Rt 50.
I would love to do 50 across the country on a bicycle... ;-)
Today I rode my nephew's recumbent trike 4 miles -- didn't have much time.
Then at my folks' house in central Maine, I walked the rural roads for a couple of hours under the stars after a downpour, talking with friends and family on the phone.
I do have a bike to borrow here, and look forward to using it tomorrow.
Tim,
I agree, route 50 is the best way across the country.
Ian,
Highway 50 by bike? Bring lots and lots of water for the Nevada portion (100 miles between towns). But what a story that would be. Actually, I think Hwy 2 (up in your neck of the woods) would be fun by bike too.
Those are dream bike trips that I hope I have the time, money and energy to do sometime (and that Joni will let me do it).
allan
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