Are you planning to go? Yes.
Have you been before? No.
How are you planning to travel to the start? Take the ferry to Cherbourg/Roscoff and drive down from there.
Will you camp or hotel/motel? No idea.
What kind of bike will you use? Surly Crosscheck
Is this a different bike than you've used for other events, including PBP? No
Is there a particular piece of kit you'll get for this event and why? I think I have everything I need. I will probably upgrade my lighting a bit and replace the fenders. Possibly look into new panniers as well.
What kind of training are you planning to do?
This bit I have not figured out yet. My intermediate goal is a 200k brevet in March. If I can make that then I think I can make the rest.