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@Clockwise
Another weight on the bike supporter here. I used to cycle with a rucksack with locks and all sorts in, moved as much as I could to the bike and the change is huge.
I would also say get some slime tubes, they are slightly heavier but will solve many puncture issues.
Training I would work up your distance, if you can do 50 miles then plan to do 40 miles that day and have something left for emergencys. Work up your ability to take hills as they are unavoidable, mile after mile of a slight uphill gradient will wear you down if you aren't ready for it. Maybe use strava or similar to record your training, will give you exact speeds/times/progress/gradients.
http://app.strava.com/
Also invest in decent clothing to cycle in. If your sweat isn't being whicked away then you won't get 20 miles let alone c2c as the sweat will cool and your tshirt will become like an ice pack.