Rode the Pony Express Trail 21 years ago-—St Joseph to Virginia City.
Fresh horseshoes at start & new shoes at 5 weeks. 8 week trek. 50 miles a day 5 days a week. 2000 miles
Slacker — the original Pony Express covered the route in about 10 days, as I recall. Of course, there were a few more riders and horses involved.