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also:
a camel back type hydration system
bike shorts under your riding pants..the kind with the gel crotch.
some form of cruise control...throttle mister
and some kind of mpeg player....



I can't vouch for the cruise control (as I've never used one on a bike), but I definitely agree with the other items mentioned here. A small Camelbak, some LD Comfort shorts, and an iPod will make the trip more enjoyable.