Thank you, I have never done this before, but do have many friends that have. Yes, logistics are really important, I will have made contact with local groups in advance and have a press officer to arrange some details, but am already building the forum and database for maintaining contacts. It will be a burden, but then that's the focus for my ride, so an essential one. I have decided to extend the time for my journey in order to accommodate that.
The group will be forming as a result of the press campaign and will form soon, it will be hugely emotionally challenging for everyone involved, my role as a Psychologist should help with this, and the support will be mutual, it is open to all females that have experienced bereavement from suicide or substance use.
I have plans to get the bike fitted to me as closely as possible. Thanks for the tips on cycle maps etc. most helpful x