MOB,

How many miles do you plan on riding per day? If you are doing lots of miles (lots = over 70?) or extremely hilly and challenging terrain, just make sure you eat enough to keep going! You may start out a picky eater and end up glad to find food!
Try and have one GOOD meal a day, either breakfast, which gives you a good start, or your dinner after you are done riding for the day. You're gonna burn tons of calories, pedaling yourself and your gear, so don't hesitate to replace them to keep your engine fueled.

I am so jealous! I want to do a long trip, too! I will just have to settle for reading about other peoples' rides for now.

Have fun!!!!!!

annie