Originally Posted by Maelochs

I have done LA--DC and Orlando, FL to DC. Back in the day, on the Fla--DC trip, we had to use maps and atlases. With Google Earth and stuff, on the LA--DC ride we made up parts of the route as we traveled.

If you are going solo ... you will have flats, and lots of them.


You Need to be ready to cross deserts---not just what is called "desert" on the map, but long stretches with no water, no food, no service, little to no traffic, and tremendously challenging weather. This is really life-and-death stuff.