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Video: An Insight into the 6812km Trans Am Bike Race

byAlee Denham
May 29, 2015

My good friend Jesse Carlsson is about to do something extraordinary. He will be riding self-supported across the USA as part of the 6812km (4223mi) Trans Am Bike Race. He aims to do 400km (250mi) every day for 17 days! Here’s an insight into the man, the race, the bike and the gear.

Update: Jesse ended up winning the Trans Am in a time of 18 days, 23 hours. 

Bike+Wheels by Curve Cycling
Music by Maxzwell

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Alee Denham
Alee is a bike and travel addict who has cycled through 100+ countries and doesn't really have any plans of stopping. Along the way, he creates technical resources, in-depth reviews, inspirational videos, how-to guides and more. If you've learned something from him, you can support his mission to create the best bike travel content HERE.
3 comments

  3. Owen, Jesse is just hours away from completing the Trans Am! He is coming first and has been on the move for 18.75 days. Such an amazing effort! The next placed rider is 280mi (450km) back. I can’t wait to catch up with him and hear all about it. 🙂

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