I did a 4-day tour on Maryland's eastern shore in May (shore of Chesapeake Bay), and on every day of that tour, small craft warnings were posted. Which translates to murderous headwinds every day. The area is as flat as a pancake, but those headwinds were killers. What gets you through? Your fellow cyclists--just make a party out of it and hold on tight to your sense of humor.

Have fun, and we'll want a trip report when you get back!