ride the west coast by bike from canada to mexico

Last month I drove to the Canadian border near Surrey BC (near Vancouver) then rode my bike for the next 5& 1/2 days, solo, for 380 miles to Portland OR, where my daughter had driven my car and left it for me. I had a great time, saw a lot of beautiful country and some wildlife, and had no problems with my bike. I did get an inflamed Achilles tendon and very sore seat area but kept on and enjoyed a great adventure. I will probably wait til next yr to pick up at Portland and ride further south to the California border. questions are welcome at Rife.1@netzero.com

I don’t have the mental discipline to do this all in one stretch, but would like to do it in segments. Next spring I’ld like to do the 1st section, from Brit. Columbia to Oregon. I could and pick up my son in Portland, visit my aunt in BC- then my son could drop me at the border and pick me up with my car when I get to Oregon. Maybe I’d do the 2nd section in the early fall. Write me at rife.1@netzero.com if you have an interest in partnering for this. I’m 56, in pretty good shape, but haven’t done any bike touring before.

Update 6/09: I’m leaving in 2 weeks to do my cross-Washington state ride! I’ve been riding a lot to get in shape for it and buying accessories I need. I am basically ready!