I think Lori is pretty spot on with her advice...

Although I also subscribe to the Old Ranger philosophy. As someone who rides a bike 6,000 miles a year, they are great ways to get around: cheap, low maintenance, and easy. And if your goal is to take your time and cover 30 miles a day, you could see a whole lot of country.

But if I did that, at my age, I would take along very few things....and a well-stocked credit card!