The maps arrived!

I received my packet of maps for the TransAm route on Thursday.  They're great!  There are 12 maps each covering about 300-400 miles of the route.  The maps show the route graphically and also include turn-by-turn directions in both eastbound and westbound directions.  There's an overview of the topography for each section along with some notes about the region's history.  There's also a directory of services of interest to cyclists, some notes on regional climate and the natural environment.

The map delivery was very timely.  I didn't ride this weekend.  On Friday I had a minor outpatient surgical procedure in my lower abdomen.  There was no way I was going to sit on a bicycle seat over the weekend.  Instead I spent the weekend studying the maps.  I'm an absolute map geek!  I could spend hours poring over maps,  learning everything they have to show.  So that's what I did Saturday and Sunday.

My recovery is coming along nicely and I'll be ready to ride again by next weekend.  There are eight more weekends until the trip begins.  I've got other obligations for two of those weekends, so I've got six more riding weekends to finish getting in shape.  I'll be upping my mileage and working into ride-ready shape before heading to Williamsburg.

Here's a few looks at the maps:

The full 12 map set

The map side of one map - each section covers ~20-30 miles of the route.  The map can be folded so one section is visible through my map holder mounted on my handlebars.

The information side - Historical notes, nature notes, climate notes, service directory and topological view at the top.

The maps are printed on plasticized paper which is waterproof, tear resistant and foldable.  Very well organized with great attention to the needs of bicycle travelers.  Great!