Hello fellow cyclist,


I do not post much here, however I am looking for some advice and felt I could get it here. In the last week of March 2019 I will be boarding an Amtrak train with my bike and gear leaving Kansas City and traveling to San Diego to start my solo bike ride across the south to Florida. Due to the fact that there can be delays in when the train arrives in San Diego I have not secured a safe spot to camp for the night Does anyone know if there is a city or state park where I can sleep the night before I start my ride?



I plan on doing this entire ride camping under the stars and by avoiding eating from gas stations. i live a low carb lifestyle for health reasons and want to maintain this during my ride.


Below is my current gear list, please feel free to critique what I have chosen. Any advice or suggestions are appreciated.


2017 Specialized AWOL base model

Axiom Seymour Ocean weave 35 panniers

Roadrunner handlebar bag

Iphone 7 as my GPS unit

Brooks Cambium saddle

Outdoor research Alpine bivy

Klymit static v sleeping pad

Goal zero solar panel

Osprey Raptor 14 pack strictly for water

2- 3 Liter water bladders

3 tubes and a patch kit

2 Twin six jerseys

2 Twin six bibs

2 pair socks

extra set of cleats

dry sacks for clothes and such


This is pretty much my complete list for what I am bringing. I am still trying to sort out my cooking gear / food list.


Thanks in advance,

Scooter