Hello fellow Iron Butt riders. I have been planning all winter for my attempt at the 50CC Quest which hopefully will take place on June 20th (the Summer Solstice), from Jacksonville Beach to San Diego. What has me the most concerned is Houston. My plan has me leaving at 2 am EST and that would put me in the Houston area some 13 - 14 hours later (therefore 2 or 3 pm on a weekday afternoon). What concerns me is the traffic at the time of day and I would appreciate any advice or thoughts from others who who have completed the 50CC Quest going east to west regarding my intended departure time. My second question is concerned a realistic time for refueling - the moment you leave the interstate until you are back moving again? I plan on stopping every 150 miles +/- so it isn't a complete tank fill up. I am riding my 2010 Honda NT700v which you may have seen at the Jax party. Oh, and thank you to all of you who were kind enough to answer my questions as I thought about this adventure. At 74, I am thinking that completing as much of the ride in daylight hours for safety will work best for me. Anyone in Houston want to join me as a "tour guide" to get me through? Thanks in advance for any and all advice. Jim