I'm a 15 year old sophomore in high school. My friend and I plan to tour the Oregon and California Coast (following the ACA Pacific Coast route) next summer to raise funds for cancer research. Originally, we were planning to let my dad follow us by car and haul our gear from town-to-town, and stay in motels/hotels along the way.

However, we're now thinking about touring self-supported, but unsure of whether or not that is a good idea. Is it safe for two fifteen year old teenagers to go on an 850 mile bike tour by themselves? We're thinking about camping most of the way in national parks. Are we "too young" to reserve/occupy campgrounds?

Thanks. Oh yeah, and our website is here if you would like some more info:
http://www.ride-against-cancer.org

Advice and tips are greatly appreciated. What do you think is the best method for us to tour the Pacific Coast?