Long tours are 90% mental-10% effort. I'm more worried about 2 legged animals than 4 legged ones.I have a hard time predicting the actions of 2 legged ones at times.

I find on long trips,the thought of riding 1000,2000,3000+ miles is overwelming at times.So I don't think about the big picture,I just deal with it one day at a time.I might ride 30 miles one day and 130 the next.I'm no spring chicken anymore,so I listen to what my body is telling me.

Don't make plans that you can't keep.Don't micro manage your trip.Give yourself some extra time,everyday.Sh*t happens,and it always happens when you absolutely have to be somewhere at a certain time.

By nature,I'm a pessimistic person.I like being that way,people always suprize me with their kindness and generosity on the road and in campgrounds.If I was an optimist,I would expect it.The kindness of people when I'm out touring gives me hope for mankind everytime,then I have to come home.