Ultracycling

I'm still deciding how many days before Silk Road I fly. I think 5, maybe 6. Stress

As many as you can - take time to look around, get over jet lag, have little ride up some of the first climb, find a new bike if airline have lost it!

For indypac I was trying to minimise days away so cut it fine but it was a mistake. Started the ride on no sleep. Another day would have been a big help. Having said that, 5 or 6 is a decent buffer.

I should probably have got earlier flight to Burgas. Am going on the Wednesday, maybe should have done the Tuesday.
Get to flat weds lunchtime
Build bike up weds pm
Shopping on thursday, maybe a short ride to test bike
Registration on Friday.
Should be ok.