Originally Posted by
njkayaker
Give that it's "a long trip", it's likely that he wants some sort of navigation (also).
That has become more apparent as the thread has progressed. However, I know many riders that do not want electronic directions during a ride, they use a GPS to track the ride, but it is in a bag or pocket.
As an example, the Trans Iowa ride does not give you routes in advance, only cue cards on route:
edit - appear was meant to be apparent