Sibling Cycling

About a year ago, my little sister and I decided that we wanted to cycle across this land we call the United States of America. Slowly, a plan has been forming. We have maps from Adventure Cycling magazine. We have a general idea of where we want to ride - most likely from PA to Wyoming. (I didn't type out "Pennsylvania" because it's too long and would take too much time out my busy day. How could Charles II have let ol' William pick such a long, too-hard-and-long-to-type name? They should have had a statute forbidding that sort of thing. Statues that affect the name of a state? Lady Liberty might be big, but I doubt she can really take part in such matters.) Anyway, what we don't have is experience in this sort of undertaking, nor do we have the financial backing to accomplish out goal. Oh yeah, and my sister still needs a bicycle (*AHEM* *COUGH* Oh, hi Dad!). I think that one of our cousins has expressed interest in accompanying us on the trip. Being that he's a triathlete and an avid cyclist himself, that should help with the inexperience part. Also, I've got a ride and I've been getting some decent miles put on it; I'll have to get heavier into training as the time to leave approaches. Which brings me to my point - the finances. I can't speak for my sister, but if anyone who ever reads this were ever to get me a gift in the next year, it should be something for the trip (i.e. money or gift certificates or whatever). Also, if there is anyone interested in joining us, email me or leave a comment and we can try to incorporate you into the plan.