My ride.

Here is the bike I'm preparing for my trip.  Dad installed a HUGE rear light - in case I ride at night.

She is a Trek 7.2FX - not specifically a touring bike, but has the capabilities for front and rear racks.

My brother is making a front rack for me, and I'm making the panniers and handlebar bag.

I hope to get bar-ends, so I have more than one hand position while riding.

As she stands now....