I'm doing a virtual tour across the US. I created a map that starts in Atlantic City, NJ. I plan to take US route 40 west. If you want to do this too, just create a map with a starting point in Atlantic City and trace your mileage on #40. I started my trip on September 1st, so if you do this, please log your miles you have on and after that date. You can view my map at:
http://www.mapmyride.com/ride/united-states/nj/atlantic-city/349035146
Note: I cross train - walk, run, cycle. For this a mile is a mile, no matter how you cover it.
I'll be interested in the response to this. It's not necessarily a race, but I can see that it could be a little competitive. Be honest.
This is a cool idea. I will join you on your "virtual trek" across the country. I did 11.2 miles today to start. Here's the link to my map:
http://www.mapmyride.com/ride/united-states/nj/atlantic-city/384723604
This is a fantastic idea. I decided to tweek it a little though. My goal this year is to ride 2000 miles, so I'm going to start from my home town near St. Louis and try to make it to the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, which Google Maps says is right around that distance. Here's my virtual ride route so far:
http://www.mapmyride.com/route/united-states/mo/frontenac/672330637
Like you, I've decided to take the interstate -- though it would be extra-cool to find a scenic route that one could really ride. I decided to put a little rest stop at the end of each month's mileage. January and February already have me through Missouri!
Thanks for this awesome idea - great extra motivation!
Steve
How are we able to keep a map going like this?
Do we save it to our desk top, or are we able to keep editing previously saved runs? Also, does adding to runs like this affect the goals that we are participating in through the site?
Thank you for helping me out....and I love the idea.
How to keep going on a map:
On the page that shows all your routes, to the right there is a link to "edit". Clicking this will take you to the route and you can just start clicking to add new points to the end. When you're finished there is a button in the top left toolbar that says "Save and Continue". Then you go through the steps to update your route.
As for your question about tracking goals, I don't think it will - since you will never actually record a workout that references your virtual route.
Have fun!
Steve
gcmorse:Thank you so much! I was able to find that out. I loved this idea. I am running Ocean to Ocean starting in San Diego and heading east. Lets see how long it takes!!!
Run, Forrest, Run!
Just kidding. I may try doing something like this, too.
How is everyone's virtual route going?
For me, keeping track of the miles this way is extremely motivating. Typically I can't wait to extend my virtual route each day and see how much further it get me!
Steve
Hey guys...
I realise that I am starting late.. A long way behind... I'm going to join in though. I have a love interest in the States, so needless to say I want to see some of you country.. Should be fun..
Great idea! This is going to be fun. I've never been to the East Coast before! I decided to join your little challenge, so I chartered a virtual plane, I was going to fly commercial but with all the cancellations and things lately, I didn't want to chance it! Besides my employer only gave me 4 virtual months to finish it or he's going to virtually fire me rear! I figured I'd better get started right away. I decided to do a little virtual gambling before I got on the bike and headed out of town. I virtually lost everything but my cycling shoes and bike. I thought I was going to have to run, but thanks to the good virtual lord I won the last virtual hand and saved my ride. Unfortunately I have to do it virtually nekked save for my shoes. 
I'm looking forward to cruising across the countryside and finishing up on the west coast somewhere. I haven't decided where yet! Here's my map, for those of you keeping tabs:
http://www.mapmyride.com/ride/united-states/nj/atlantic-city/685773872
Good luck to all making the trip and keep the virtual rubber side down! And thanks for the great idea!!!
Jim
I must say that is a great idea. Im going across Canada though.... seeing as im canadain, dont know if i will make it this year but it should keep me motovated and on the road!
Thanks for the idea!
Hello,
I was wondering how to get started in the Walk Across America map.
Thanks,L
Hey Lizie,
All you really have to do is to map a new run. Find a place were you want to start from. and start off your map. Mark down exactly how far you have traveled on your walk and then save the map. Once you go out again for a second walk, just go to your maps and open the map and select edit this rout or run. (this will be found in a line of text just above the map in question.) Then continue to add more points to your run untill you reach the distance covered on the new day or on the new group of days. then save again.
It also helps a lot if you keep a training log, seeing that it will keep a running total for you on the screen, to make it easier to know exactly how far you should be on you map.
If you need any more help with this leave a message and Ill help how ever i can!
Liquid Pig,
Thank you so much. I will try this and if I need any help I will leave a message. Thank you again,
L
My ride is going great! I look forward to adding to my trek. Here's a link to my ride:
http://www.mapmyride.com/ride/united-states/nj/atlantic-city/384723604
Eric
Cool Eric. Where ya headed, Florida? How much further to Key West? :-)
Steve
Steve,
I'm actually headed to San Diego. i am going to hook up with the I40 in Winston-Salem. I though I'd stop in at Durham and see a virtual baseball game. Once I hit the I40, I'll go all the way to Barstow, CA and head south. I really look forward to posting as many miles as I can as often as I can. This has been a blast!
Looks like you're trekking along nicely.
Eric
ehirning:Once I hit the I40, I'll go all the way to Barstow, CA and head south.
Eric, when you are in Barstow you MUST go to the Idle Spurs Steakhouse for a virtual dinner. It is a very cool place that I found by chance many years ago, and I have dreampt of returning ever since. Mmmmmmmmmmmmm, good times. :-)
Steve
Floridan:...it seems like it might be a tad frustrating to add 4.09 miles or the such.
Nope, it's super-easy! You'll soon be addicted to adding your miles as often as possible.
Steve
http://www.mapmyrun.com/run/united-states/fl/jacksonville/806837320
You're right it was super easy. Just drag the end point. It was a breeze.
I'm out there on the I10 somwehere around Live Oak, FL. Looks like it is going to be a great run for sight seeing.
Have a great day.
"Eric, when you are in Barstow you MUST go to the Idle Spurs Steakhouse for a virtual dinner. "
Steve, I look forward to a good virtual steak! I'll let you know how it is!
Thanks
This is a fantastic idea. I plan to try and ride from VA beach to San Fran by Year's end. This is my progress so far. Hope to get out more as the weather gets better.
http://www.mapmyride.com/ride/united-states/va/virginia-beach/405589192
After today's run I am at the Suwannee River!!
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Here is a little composite map of everyone's locale. Sorry if I missed anyone. I'll get you on the next go around. 
That map is really great though!
Floridan:Here is a little composite map of everyone's locale.
Dude, that is a thing of beauty! Post 'em maybe once a month?
Steve
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stevecycle: Dude, that is a thing of beauty! Post 'em maybe once a month?
Thank you. Im glad that you guys like it.
Once a month sounds good. If I missed anyone that would like to be included in next months composite let me know.
The Northeast seems to have a lot of action so those routes will be blown out instead of overlaid. (Unless I figure out a better way to do it.)
Here's an idea for you, Floridan. Create a Group here called something like Virtual Routes, so anyone doing this can join up and have their routes collected onto your awesome composite map!
Steve
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