Hi Hira! That sounds like an incredible tribute. I am sorry that you lost someone dear to you.

I recently had a man stay with me who does about 8,000 miles per summer fully loaded. He does it to raise awareness for Blue Planet Network and told me every year that he rides himself into shape and just takes it easy the first week. Have you checked out Warm Showers? I bet there are some Team E ladies that would host you both on the route. I know I would!

I am riding the northern tier this summer but it's a supported ride for the American Lung Association and it's West to East. There are a few riders on our trip doing it to honor someone they lost recently... and I just think it's incredible and wonderful that they are doing it for them.

Good luck to you!