Originally Posted by
Tomm Willians
My wife insists on crewing for me as she hates the idea of me doing this solo and being a nurse doesn’t hurt either. Due to the less than perfect surface conditions, I’m going to ride my Orbea Terra gravel bike with 32c GP5000’s, a shock stem and a Selle Anatomica saddle. This bike has proven itself very comfortable to me and while not as quick as some of my other bikes, I think the comfort will prove more important long term.
If she's volunteering to drive you back, I'd take her up on it. Merely being awake for 24 hours is generally no big deal, but you might be pretty brain-dead after riding for that time, and it will be nice to leave the driving to someone else.