Chef, you'll do fine. You are already in biking shape so that part you've got knocked. And, make no mistake, that puts you way in front of most people reading this board. ( On par with you touring vets!)

The rest of it is logistics, figuring it out. That is what you are doing now. You've already had your holy ****! moment! Keep at it. One way or another, you'll get it done. By the end of this summer you'll be the one giving the advice rather than asking for it.