Ok Thanks, I think clipless is the way to go, I am use to them from my triathalon training/racing. I am looking fwd to this trip so much. Slow things down get back to the cycling I enjoyed years ago. I am out of the loop on new touring technology. My previous touring was in the 70s in sweat pants.. going for the brooks, and a mountain bike shoe, also lone star panniers next I will be looking at camping gear after I ride the beast(safari) all summer Thanks..