July Challenge - Planning Update #1

I was able to get elevation information for the trip - handy website you might find useful (http://www.heywhatsthat.com/profiler.html). There is a gradual incline from Tampa to Atlanta, then a decent climb just past Chattanooga, followed by moderately stable terrain to Chicago. Based on this the first half of the trip looks to be much more challenging with no relief to counteract the incline. At least on the second half, what goes up must come down...

Currently the stopover will take place at the midpoint around Chattanooga, TN - approximately 600 miles on either side.