So you want to ride across the country?  Well, you're going to need some simple lingo.  Ready?  Here we go:

Third Wheel - When a car hovers behind you and just won't pass around to the left.  (If you're a driver: it's cool that you're being careful.  That's a good thing.  But after a while, please pass us.)

Bonus Hill - When you get to what you think is the top of a hill and crest it only to find that there's another hill.

Elvis Roads - Really poorly maintained roads that have crappy surfaces.  So called because you get "All Shook Up".  A Missouri specialty.

#dogsoftransamstagram - The hashtag for the most adorable puppies.  Not applicable in Kentucky.  Those dogs suck.

Segment Riders - People who only ride with us for a portion of the ride.  They are awesome while they are here but once they leave they  become like living legends of the past.

"A$$ Sandwich" - a lovingly sarcastic name, meant only in good fun of course, for all the super tiny towns we pass through in the middle of nowhere.  The limit for AS is a population of about 200 people.  If we increase the population of your town by 30%, you may live in AS.

Other things worth noting: Every camp is legally required to be right next to a really loud train, chains are made to pop off bicycles, and the only thing worth noting about a new town is whether they can provide us with a hot shower.