Mapped out route I will be taking

The following is a link to a picture of the mapped out route I will be following on this trip.  Obviously this is just a glimpse of the general direction.  The maps I have are quite detailed and actually have turn-by-turn directions!

Click here to see the map

Check out the following video that explains the logistics of "From Trash to Cash" and the opportunities it gives the Haitian people

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HUPWix_TSwk&feature=youtube_gdata_player

Planes, trains, and automobiles....and bicycles

Well I am exactly one month away from beginning the journey of a lifetime by riding my bicycle across our great country.  Over 3,200 miles from St. Augstine, FL to San Diego, CA.  Most people call me crazy...but I can't wait!!!

Check out the article in the Tiverton/Little Compton Patch newsletter and website

http://tiverton.patch.com/articles/tiverton-native-plans-cross-country-bike-ride-to-support-haiti-relief

Hopefully a lot of people will see this and help the cause.  It is the spirit of the holidays after all!! 

Had a nice 2 hour ride today in my apartment while watching a movie.  Used my new bike shoes and pedals for the first time.  The shoes literally clip into the pedal and can only be removed by twisting outward.  Quite a funny feeling being attached to the bike but it does make pedaling a little easier.  Glad my first experience with them was on a the stationary trainer though!  I already plan on falling at least once when I try these things while moving.  I'll try to take a video of it when I do!

Great first day for Ramase Lajan (From Trash to Cash) in Haiti

Check out the link below to learn more about why I am trying to complete a cross-country bicycle trip!

https://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Ramase-Lajan/225687734133829