Mileage

Mileage is a bit high, but totally doable. You may find that the first three days you're good for 300+ and then quickly thereafter 200 starts to feel long. This is a fairly short trip overall, though. I did an 8 week cross-country tour 2 years ago and by the middle of it I was doing 150 mile days - a far cry from the 250 per day planned!

Accommodations

During my trip I was doing a combination of camping and hotels. Since I had camping gear, I didn't sweat it too much and just used the hotels.com app. Honestly? I never had an issue except twice. The first time, I was lost in north eastern NC and had no cell service. Apps don't help you there. The second time, I happened to be in Kansas during graduation ceremonies for the local university and there just weren't a lot of hotels nearby in general because, well, Kansas. I ended up staying in a hunting lodge! (No good camping spots other than people's private property, which I shy away from at all costs.) For the route you're taking, I don't think you're going to have any issues at all with accommodations until maybe hitting WV or the western NC mountains. Even then.. you're probably going to be fine. The upside to winging it is that you get to be way more flexible on your schedule. Feeling good? Get an extra 100 miles in. Feeling not so good? Cut out 50 miles early.

Packing

As far as packing list, it seems like your expectations are realistic. You know you can't do maintenance, so don't bring a heavy-ass toolkit. You know you aren't camping, so none of those supplies are needed. So, what then? Pack way less than you think you need, because you won't need it.

Pack one or two "nice" outfits that you do not ride in and that you wash at a laundromat after wearing once or twice. You'll change into these after checking in to your hotel and showering so that you can go get a nice dinner without smelling like a ripe cadaver. Pack two sets of riding clothes, and for those clothes include something compression shorts and compression shirts as your underwear. Why? Because you can wash them every night in your hotel sink and they'll dry in 30 minutes. They also will help keep you comfortable. On a trip the length of yours, I'd fully wash my clothes twice most likely. A lot of motels have quarter machines.

Keep a spare credit card/cash in your bag separate from your wallet in case something shitty happens. Bring a good book (Jupiter's Travels, for example!) to read on your downtime. Something about being on a motorcycle trip makes me want to disconnect from the phone/internet as much as possible. Pack a Go-Pro and a bunch of memory if you can. It's so cool documenting certain parts of the ride.

Navigation

I found that the best way to navigate was to just use my phone's bluetooth audio into my helmet headset. If you don't have a helmet headset, they are so worth it. I disabled interstates and ferries in the options and just let it take me down random roads for the most part. It was always scenic!

BUT... be careful in very rural areas. I ended up in the middle of nowhere without cell reception in north eastern NC one night when I pushed myself to ride later than I should to make up for lost time. It was not a good time and I ended up having to have a cop direct me to the nearest hotel. It was not a nice hotel. I imagine there are areas of WV / western VA that are similar, but they're exactly the types of areas you'd want to ride through for the scenery. So, be cognizant of that.

Pack a paper map.

General Riding Tips

• Get gas often. My north eastern NC adventure taught me this one early on in my trip.
  
• When your bike gets fuel, you get water, especially on hot days
  
• Start your rides early in the morning. Less traffic, fewer animals on the road, usually a bit cooler temperatures, and it's just a nice time to get on the bike. You'll also get to your next stop early and can change into nice clothes and explore the town/area.
  
• Don't ride fatigued! You'll be in new areas and looking at scenery, etc. This is not the time to push yourself.
  
• Prepare for rain. Riding in the rain is fine and it's probably going to happen to you. If you don't have full rain gear, I can't recommend enough using froggtoggs gear - they make waterproof pants meant to go over your jeans and very thin waterproof jackets. Not necessarily motorcycle gear, but it gets the job done and is cheap. You don't want your entire trip derailed because you hit some rain patches. Just ride slow and push on. Make sure your packed gear is also in water proof luggage or otherwise protected. You don't want all your clothes wet or your electronics fried.

Which ultra you doing in Wales?

You'll have to have the required kit, so waterproof bottoms/top, gloves, space blanket, etc, etc

Depends on the weather, but loads of thin layers are much better than one thick layer.

I have an ultra in Wales in November and will be wearing

on me

a short sleeve t-shirt, running leggings, socks, trainers

carrying

I will also have thin fleece with full zip, very thin long sleeve t-shirt, buff, waterproof jacket, waterproof trousers, gloves.

This will give me the option of 1 layer bottom and 1layer top, or 2 layers on bottoms, or up to 4 layers on top if the weather is really really bad and I can mix and match in-between depending on the weather! The important thing is that each layer is thin but added up gives me plenty of protection against the elements, no matter how windy or wet!

Then i have extra kit that is required, map, compass, space blanket, water, food, etc etc

If i can recommend anything, look at TCA on Amazon, this is the long sleeve t-shirt https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B075JNFW4K It is super super thin and fantastic for the summer too, even with its long sleeves as gives protection from the sun. But I found it's great under/over a short sleeve t shirt too as it's so thin it works well as an extra layer. https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01B7Q04J2/ and this is my new fave t-shirt, it's long and great for running and feels fantastic.

Here is where I got the tank. I promised myself once I gained weight I'd buy it and it's so satisfying to finally have it!

Thanks man! It feels really great to be motivation for someone. Once you have other people notice your gains you'll get addicted. Once I hit that point it got easy. Good luck with your progress!

Get a sun hoody as well. they are super comfortable, stylish enough and breath/wick perfectly. They can be had for anywhere from $20 and up.

https://www.amazon.com/Baleaf-Protection-Sleeve-Performance-T-Shirt/dp/B07RLLVLKY/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=sun%2Bhoody&qid=1573577255&sr=8-2&th=1

Columbia, Black Diamond, Patagonia, Arcteryx, Orvis, pretty much any outdoors company. Hell, I even make them for myself and friends on occasion.

chin up buttercup - plenty of heavyweights (myself included) wear rashies & realistically nobody cares, we're not here for a fashion show...well, some people are what with their pizza spats & fabulous gi's...

seriously though nobody gives a shit & you'll be way more comfortable...hop on amazon & grab yourself an under armour or two for around $25 a piece you'll be super comfy & thankful you're not in a sweat drenched t-shirt

pair this with shorts over spats & you'll be good to go

Every good workout needs a progress bar!

Workout Sweat Progress Marker | Funny Weight Lifting Work Out Fitness T-Shirt-(Adult,2XL) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B072BXQQZS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_bjvTBb8MHXHDC

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07FQRXL16/ref=sspa_mw_detail_0?ie=UTF8&psc=1

This. I did it in college but now that I have a big boy job I can just buy some. Here's one I recommend: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000KE6CJY/ref=twister_B01COE2WUK

H&M also has cheap tank tops.

Here are a couple of guides if you do want to do it. Make sure to use a shirt that you don't care about:

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sA6oHAkG0F0
  
  
• http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=132366813

I like your regime. How did you come across Nuvigil? I have heard of modifinal from the nootropics community. From my knowledge of it using it for the fatigue sounds great. I'm not a fan of stimulants really, I've been prescribed vyvanse and adderal for adhd before. Way too rocky and strong. Messed up my muscles also. How does the Nuvigil work for you? Did your doctor suggest it or did you?

My other question would be what is your workout regime like? I had a trainer and learned decent amount of working out before I was diagnosed and the pain really became a problem. Now I take it slow in the gym. Do you have a link to that study, I'd love to read it.

Questions aside I can contribute to the the compression pants and socks idea. I wear this IntelliSkin compression shirt. It really helps to keep my shoulders back instead of drooping forward. That eliminates a lot of my neck and shoulder pain because it corrects my posture. I definitely suggest one or something similar.

Ah, I go to a lifetime fitness, and the nice thing about them is they have small towels that you use for sweat. Everyone uses them, it would be considered weird not too. People put them on the seats or backs of machines while they sit, they also have wipes to wipe down a machine before/after using it but most dont go that far. You could bring your own or search for a gym that does something similar, maybe you have a lifetime near you.

As far as tee recommendations, my favorite are is this shirt in white, black, or navy. Also i used to hit the sauna before working out, i would sweat so much that my entire shirt would get wet and you couldnt tell i had sweat spots because it was all one big sweat spot lol. Dark gym shorts dont show when they are wet, try to avoid cotton, it changes color and texture when wet.

Dont worry about sweating in the gym, people will just think you're working hard!

The zippers on tri tops chafe me like crazy, so a couple years ago I switched to Under Armour compression tops, like this, and have had no issues with restriction or comfort.

https://www.amazon.com/Neleus-Mens-Pack-Y-Back-Muscle/dp/B0744DHZRQ

3 for about $25 and fit great (on me at least)

Yo I think it was you a while back who posted about copping these stringers? If so, how did you end up liking them/how were they size wise?

Got a similar one, with a smaller emblem:

http://www.amazon.com/Thundercats-Logo-Mens-Tee-XXX-Large/dp/B0053H8YEE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1418170919&sr=8-1&keywords=thundercats+shirt

Best day was when someone yelled from across the street: "Thundercats, ho!!!"

Oh yeah, way more so than most of the other fitness brands I’ve seen. This is the one I picked up, $16 and I really like the quality.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01B5QSPF4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_qSG4Ab0NEGM2P

I bought this one about a week or 2 ago and it’s my new favorite workout shirt. Not an overly aggressive cut and fits perfectly. Narrows out at the waist so it’s not like you’re wearing a poncho.

$100 high quality workout shit? That concept seems foreign to me. Not willing to pay for something I sweat in for an hour then wash.

My personal favorites are addidias 85/15 poly/cotton that have a flattering fit.

http://www.amazon.com/adidas-Performance-Ultimate-Sleeve-Scarlet/dp/B00LFVH26S/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1449458208&sr=8-1&keywords=adidas+workout+shirt

OK, got your back here. Buy proper running clothes, so synthetic stuff. Does not need to be under armour or skin tight , but that kind of material. The reason being it wicks away sweat correctly, rather then have it soak you. Stay away from cotton, so t-shirts, sweat pants etc. Cotton is the worst for wicking away sweat sufficiently.. You can normally get some stuff off amazon that is good quality without breaking the bank.

Something like this: https://www.amazon.com/Baleaf-Sleeve-T-Shirt-Running-Fitness/dp/B071WJSM78/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1522624488&sr=8-1

It’s not the same exact shirt but it looks like vans makes one too....

https://www.amazon.com/Vans-Men-Tilton-Shirt-white/dp/B06VTJKL7Q

If I'm at home, I normally don't wear a shirt. When I'm traveling at visiting other gyms, I like the Russell Athletic tanks from Amazon.

stringers are alpha

http://www.amazon.com/Mens-Stringer-Pitbull-Black-Medium/dp/B000KE6CJY/ref=sr_1_1?s=athletic-clothing&ie=UTF8&qid=1374964499&sr=1-1&keywords=stringer