Jesse Carlsson on Trans Am Bike Race 2015

Summary

Jesse Carlson plans to race the Trans America race, a 6,800 km tour with significant climbing, unpredictable weather, and potential overuse injuries. The main challenge is mentally managing pain and the practicalities of gear, supplies, and services along the route. The takeaway is that despite extensive planning, at some point one must simply start the ride to see what happens, utilizing specialized bike components like a titanium frame and electronic gearing for the journey.