Thanks for the welcome and the encouragement sara! I do think I can get there but I'm sure I'll be exhausted when it's over. Rest stops at wineries are my motivation.

Torrilin thanks for the idea. I hadn't even thought about carrying stuff other than my camelback. I need to do some shopping and get supplies. Honestly all I have is my bike, helmet, 1 pair biking shorts, and camelback. I would love to find a road bike by then but I'm not sure finances will allow it. It's possible though and if I do it'll make a huge difference in how far and fast I can go. My Murray is pretty heavy and though the tires are smooth they are still wide!

Lora