the first of MANY questions!

[MightyMitre]

Cool - sounds like you've got youself a good coach.

Hope you enjoy the longer-rides-all- in-a -row. I think you will. I went on an orgnised cycling holiday last year and thought it would kill me. When I got home in the evenings I'd be tired etc but the next morning we'd ride again and the stiffness soon went and I felt good.

The only thing I'd suggest it to take the first day very slowly. (something I'm bad at !! ) Maybe take it so it feels almost too slow, but remember you're riding as part of 3 days in a row and you still want to be able to put in a good performance on the last day.

Hope this makes sense...

P.S Love living in Brighton by the sea side...