I’ve selected a route that cuts through the center of the United States. Whether or not that concept still exists figuratively, I think it’s the best path to take.

I used Google Maps to plan the core route through Nevada, Utah, and Colorado. I’ve spent a lot of time in these states, and I’m hoping that a slow, immersive tour through them will be rewarding.

After plotting the route, I used Google Earth to “fly” over it. My main goal was to assess road quality and identify potential charging locations. I initially used ChatGPT to calculate the route and find charging stops, but during my Google Earth flyovers, I spotted a few options that didn’t show up in the AI’s results.

The most challenging sections of the trip will be through Nevada and Utah. I’ll be riding Highway 50, famously known as “The Loneliest Road in America.”
There are a couple of stretches with gaps of nearly 90 miles between services. The toughest section is between the Border Inn, NV and Delta, UT—right at the edge of my EUC’s range, if I keep my speed low and ride in a seated position.

Seated riding is like shooting basketballs underhand: it’s more efficient, but no one really wants to be that guy hunched over a tiny unicycle.

The route involves about 98,000 feet of elevation gain—which should be a real challenge.
Surprisingly (at least to me), EUCs are fully subject to gravity and do not break the law of conservation of energy.
They do regenerate a bit of power on descents, but let’s be honest—there’s no free lunch.