Originally Posted by axolotl

Ryan's gone 220 miles in 4 days WITH car support. He's got knee problems already. He says he'll have car support until Phoenix. He will then be unsupported for the next 3 weeks when he'll be in isolated areas and will encounter some very cold temperatures (and possibly snow) in the mountains of Arizona & New Mexico. But he still doesn't have panniers or camping gear and is seeking gear, either as a gift or to borrow. He's in for another rude awakening when/if he gets panniers and camping gear and has to start carrying all of his gear himself. This has been an object lesson in poor planning and unrealistic expectations.