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Also, some useful advice from the horse's mouth:
http://owntheroad.cc/2012/05/hit-the-beach/
http://owntheroad.cc/2012/05/twenty-years-are-gone/
As ever, don't worry too much about the distance; anyone of moderate fitness can ride 120 miles. You might take a little longer, but the distance is actually the least problem. An untimely mechanical would be far more disastrous, so make sure your bike is in good condition first. Also just observe some very simple rules of long-distance riding: Eat in small morsels and frequently; drink in small sips and frequently; go at your own pace and don't necessarily worry that much about staying with faster (or slower) friends--they'll all find someone to ride with. About 1,500 people do the ride now, so it'll be busy on the roads.
Drag out the ride for as long as you possibly can--people who rush are doing something wrong.
Follow the advice on the Southwark FAQ page, too:
https://southwarkcyclists.org.uk/dunwich-dynamo-xx-2012-faqs-essentials-coach-back-tickets