Thanks guys, I appreciate the insight. Maybe I can just start a BF "Save kmkurdone's butt" fund.
We will have support vans, but no mechanics (beyond myself and a couple other cyclists knowledge which is limited). We will ride 70-100 miles a day.
I was already planning on taking my pedals, but am really not a huge fan of a my current saddle. Maybe I should spend the little money I have on a new saddle and not ship the bike?