It goes without saying that you'll need a helmet for such a journey, and there are many riders who decry this. In many states it is now a law, personally, I do not need a law to make me wear a helmet. Helmets are a must and as one Motorcycle Racing Gear company advertises; "How much is your head worth?" Precisely, and so, do not skimp on quality head gear.
There is something else you should know, once you crash your helmet is pretty much toast, so do not believe that you can go pick up a bicycle helmet at a thrift store or garage sale, if it's got scratch marks on it, it may no longer have structural integrity. Your helmet must fit properly or you will have problems with it, as it pulls down or back when going down hills at high speed or gives your head aches along your entire route. Do not be surprised to find a good helmet running you up over $100.
Likewise, do not be surprised to find good sunglasses, or protective eyewear costing in excess of $100 either, and believe me the first sunny day you are without them, you'll become a true believer in their value. One dust storm can cost you a lost day and three bottles of eye drops for the next week. If at all possible buy the helmet first then eye glasses that work with it and fit as one. The straps of your helmet will hold your sunglasses or protective eyewear in place, but an improper fit can cause your glasses to push into your head and cause migraines or move around as you ride, causing an unsafe condition.
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