Resources for finding cycling partners I'm currently preparing to cycle the TransAmerica Trail next year, but don't have anyone to go with yet. Although I've been cycling for a couple years now, I'm still quite unknowledgeable when it comes to internet groups and/or major cycling societies, in where it may be fairly easy to find someone (or multiple people) to accompany me on such a long trip.

My question is: are there any reputable &amp; active websites/organizations/resources that specifically help facilitate the act of searching for &amp; finding cycling partners? 

I'm aware of local groups, but this seems to be an exhaustive and not too dependable way of finding someone. BTW, I currently live in KY (which isn't exactly known for cycling, thus making even local resources fairly limited). Any insight is greatly appreciated.. I don't want to go alone!! :(
Go to your local bike shops and ask them about group rides, local cycling associations, that sort of thing. If there's not one really "local" to you, find the best one you can find in your part of the state.
The ACA runs organized tours that you could join. Obviously money is involved. They may also know of some other resources.
There are other tour operators that run tours on the TransAm route.
Crazy Guy on a Bike has a listing of community resources, and if you haven't checked out that website in general, make yourself a nice pot of tea and get comfortable.
Finding someone to ride with is not going to be easy, since not only do they need to be able to take time off at exactly the same time as you, they also need to share your daily distance goals, interests in going off-route, ideas about where to stay, where to tarry, etc. I'm not saying you shouldn't try, but be realistic about all the factors involved, and don't be too put out if you come up dry. Joining an existing tour may prove easier.


I rode the Southern Tier solo. It's entirely doable that way, although I'll admit it got lonely at times.