Wow. You do realize, I hope, absotively posilutely must post pics as you go! I'm envious. Do be careful and do have a great time. In the meantime you have a month or so to prep and tell us about it.

I know you asked specifically about how to get the bike to the start, but I'm a bit surprised that that seems to have generated more response than the trip itself.

We shall all travel vicariously with you.