http://www.crazyguyonabike.com/doc/annesoutherntier2007

Last year a woman on here posted abit about her trip, and her whole day by day blog is here. It might be a little overwhelming trying to read it all at once because as I recall there were some lengthy entries. I was reading it everyday because a friend of mine was actually ON that trip.

I do know that after a certain point many of the participants mailed their colder weather gear home, but unfortunately they did so a few days too early and I think one lady got a little hypothermic. I think you'll find you need to have the ability to add or remove layers as the trip progresses.

You will be in the saddle for some 56 LONG days. If I were doing this I'd spring for 3 pr brand spanking new Terry T-shorts WITH chamois, a couple bottles of chamois butter, and a pair of cold weather tights with wind protection, and a medium weight pair, with wind type fabric as well. Get the tights without chamois. You'll want to wash 1 pr shorts each night, but you'll always have a clean and dry one to put on. Alternate the tights as as needed, but they won't need washing every day. If it's really cold and or windy, add the rain pants on top. And sunblock on your face every day. EVERY day. You might need to buy the tights now while the stores still have them in stock.

Same principle for tops - layers. Wicking base layers are worth their weight in gold.

Ride and have fun! And be sure to post here when you can.