You're Doing What?!?

For those of you who don't know exactly what the plan is for this summer, or just have questions about logistics, distances, and the like...keep reading.
The trip begins in Yorktown, VA and ends in Astoria, OR. It spans approximately 4,300 miles, with a total elevation gain of about 126,000 feet. We'll be going through ten states, maybe more, which include Virginia, Kentucky, Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, Colorado, Wyoming, Montana, Idaho, and Oregon. The route is mapped out by the Adventure Cycling Association. It is their flagship route, and has been mapped and ridden for 31 years now. The route is mostly paved back-country roads which traverse through hundreds of small towns and several National Parks along the way. There is a loop through Mammoth Caves National Park, and the route goes through the Colorado Rockies (Breckenridge), Yellowstone National Park, The Grand Tetons, Jackson Hole, and part of the Sierras and Cascades.
Our plan is to travel about 65 miles per day, hopefully more once we get into the full swing of things. We are planning to have about one rest day a week, and will otherwise ride in the sun, rain, or hail (hopefully not too much hail!) Therefore, it will take around two and a half to three months. We will be camping out most of the time with maybe one day a week in a hotel or hostel if completely necessary. We plan to cook most of our meals, but there will surely be a few restaurants that we won't be able to pass up.
The idea was born at Milltown in Chapel Hill over a beer, and Rob and I kind of just ran with it. After much research and preparation, the moment is upon us, and we hope for all the support, either emotional, spiritual, or financial that anyone can offer. So let us know what you think, and offer some words of encouragement. It will always be appreciated. Thanks again, and goodbye for now.