Thank you, everyone, I greatly appreciate everyone's advice. The coach I have, is wonderful--although, I do have to remind him that I am not one of his junior riders preparing for a race on occasion. He is having me build my fitness this month, and then come July, he will concentrate on creating a schedule that will work with my life and goals. After reading everyone's comments, I don't see the sense in purchasing a power meter. Although, I do understand what Rebecca wrote as far as weaknesses.

@Crankin,it is Trek Travel that I will be going with, and I am looking forward to it. I plan on doing the New Mexico tour ((it's a beautiful state), and actually will be more focused on the riding (but will take a small chunk of time for sightseeing).