Coast-to-coast bike race kicks off Sunday in Astoria
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 5, 2026, 2:46 AM
Last updated Jun 5, 2026
CricketAbout 50 riders will gather at 6 a.m. on Sunday, June 7, to begin the Trans Am Bike Nonstop Race from the Columbia River Maritime Museum in Astoria. The unsupported race covers over 4,200 miles along the historic TransAmerica Bike Trail, ending in Yorktown, Virginia. Founded by Nathan Jones, the race allows cyclists to track their progress using satellite trackers and a custom app. This annual event fosters a community of dot watchers who follow riders across the country.
- •Riders depart from Astoria for over 4,200-mile trek
- •Race concludes in Yorktown, Virginia
- •Nathan Jones organizes and oversees the event
- •Participants use satellite trackers to monitor progress
- •Community of fans tracks riders as they proceed
- 2:46 AMYahoo Sports — Coast-to-coast bike race rolls out Sunday from Astoria
"For over a decade, a group of ultra cyclists have been meeting annually in the wee hours of a summer morning in Astoria. This year, about 50 riders will gather at 6 a.m. on Sunday, June 7 at the Columbia River Maritime Museum, to begin the Trans Am Bike Nonstop Race, a trek of 4,200+ miles. Like a vanishing act, they’ll assemble and depart with little fanfare before most have their first cup ...
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