Originally Posted by
Cyclebum
Other than Spring rains, you should be fine weather wise. The Google bicycle route looks pretty good, avoiding all major cities except Memphis. You might check out how cyclists manager the river crossing there. Maybe somebody on here will have some first hand knowledge. You can also go over to
www.crazyguyonabike.com and do a key word search.
Being prepared to camp is a good idea just in case a motel doesn't always pop up when you need one. 50 miles a day is about average for most touring cyclists. Allow yourselves at least one day off a week, and enough spare time to sit out days of prolonged, heavy rain.
Make sure you are highly visable to motorist. Bright jerseys, and slow moving vehicle signs on the rear of your bicycles. Be doing yourselves and motorist a big favor.
Spring rains aren't the concern in March along the Rockies. Spring
blizzards are! March is the wettest month along the eastern edge of the Rockies. Even late March (March 29 to be exact) can bring
deadly blizzards to this part of the plains. It doesn't happen all the time or even that often but it can happen and you should be aware of the possibilities.
The Sandias, east of Albuquerque, are high enough that they may still be experiencing snow at that time of year, too. Later in April would be a better time to start. Or start in Atlanta in March and end in Albuquerque. It's up hill but at least you start in warm weather and head towards warm weather.