A plan emerges

We're beginning to have something resembling a sensible plan.

The whole 'sleeping in the van' thing was never going to be a success, to be honest. There's something about spending three solid days either cycling, or in close proximity to a bunch of blokes who have just been cycling, that failed to grab anyone's imagination.

Funny, that.

So we'll split into smaller teams. At any given time

• Team A will be cycling (one rider at a time, swapping with his mates along the way);
• Team B will be moving itself into position ready to take over from team A; and
  
• Team C will be resting/sleeping, ready to take over from team B.

This involves a whole bunch more organisation, but has the distinct advantage of being marginally achievable.

Now we just need to perfect it. And find some people to help us do it. Some bikes might be nice, too.