Sounds like a great trip you have planned!!! We took our bikes when we went camping, and had fun exploring small towns that we stayed in along the driving route. We'd get up early and tour the town on bike for an hour or two. I love taking my bike with me! Sounds like you'll have a wonderful time! Don't forget to bring a lock to lock your bike down when you need to leave it unattended (unless your bike rack locks the bike in- I wish mine did).

Have a great trip!!!