We're currently in starksville Mississippi

Hello everyone!

Sorry there was no update yesterday. I received calls and texts to see if we were okay. I was so grateful to know that so many people were supporting is through prayers and texts. Everything is fine. We didn't cycle yesterday so we could let our bodies adjust to the amount of work we were putting on the . We stayed with family friends in Birmingham and prepared for the rest if our trip. Unfortunately, the bicycle I got was a little too big for me. It started to bug my joints and we were only 300 miles into our trip. While we were waiting yesterday I ordered a new frame and had it shipped out to Jackson mississippi so I could get my bike adjusted to take me to LA in one piece. While at the Harding's house in Birmingham, we were treated with an unworldly level of hospitality. I've really never seen anything like it. The trip would have been insanely difficult without their support and love. With their care my joints felt good as new today.

Today, josh and I were able to get in exactly 80 miles. We're currently in starksville Mississippi and are feeling great camping out under the stars. Here's a picture and video of us  at the Mississippi border. Alabama was incredibly difficult. I looked at a terrain map and the next few weeks are looking pretty good. Thank you guys so much for the love, support, and donations that have still been coming in. We'll do our best to update the blog more. If you wanted realtime updates, find me on Facebook (Seijin Tranberg) or twitter @followseijin.

Thanks guys! Enjoy the video!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fpgbGqBkkVA&feature=youtube_gdata_player

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fpgbGqBkkVA&feature=youtube_gdata_player

All the best,

Seijin Tranberg

Day 2

Hey guys! 125 down 2275 to go! Still getting some logistics figured out as we go along, but I'll be more able to update as the tour progresses. For now I can only share links to videos I post on YouTube, post pictures, and write. If you wanted more updates find me in facebook (Seijin tranberg) or follow me on twitter @followseijin. Thanks for all the support, and we'll see you around! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=he6iHdgblj0

Video update!!!

Thank you to everyone who's helped support the tour! The day had finally come and here's a video for starters! :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KIn1yaMj_a4

THE NEXT LEVEL

WOW! OVER HALFWAY!

For starters, I'm at a lack of what to say so I'll try my best.

In less than 10 days we've raised over $1,000 and are well on our way to $3,000. That's the amount that it's going to take to safely start this trip!  We've received donations from Italy, Australia, Japan, Korea, and many others from all across the country. Additionally, I had the incredible pleasure of video conferencing into a charity fundraiser that was being held in New York this week! The largest donations have been $400 & $300, but even the $2 donation is working wonders! Regardless of how much funding comes in, we're going to do this, and we're going to do this big.

I'f you'd like to send in a check/money order, send it to the P.O. box below! :)

Seijin Tranberg
P.O. box 466351
Lawrenceville, GA 30042

Thank you to all donors & people who've been spreading the word!  

In the end, you're the one who's really making it happen! 

Now, for some very exciting news...

I'VE GOT A CYCLING BUDDY FOR THE WHOLE TRIP!

That's right folks! 

His name is Joshua Wildman. It's interesting because he heard about it from his brother, who found out through facebook. Also, Josh and I are acquaintances from 4 years ago! He's a 21-year-old college senior going California State University - East Bay located in Hayward, California. He's majoring in psychology with a minor in criminal justice and aspires to be involved in law enforcement some day. 

Josh is also an experienced cross-country cyclist & provides a huge relief to many (as they have expressed to me).

If  you wanted to join in, let us know! We would love to have someone drive and record photos & videos of our journey! If you've always wanted to road trip across the country & have the funds to do it, why not?! 

And now for additional exciting news!

I've gotten in touch with the President of Survivors Against Forced Exit (SAFE). It's an organization that helps advocate against deprogramming & seeks to protect victims who've escaped. At the moment we're making arrangements for all extra funds to be donated to deprogramming victims!

Please continue to share & donate!  The rubber hits the road in 12 days!