be riding in is and train appropriately.
it is normal to want to be able to complete the entire tour on your bike. however, there may be times when you suffer from exhaustion or get sick and do not have the energy to complete a daily goal. it is good if you learn your early signs of exhaustion so you will know when to stop riding and accept help from the support vehicle. during some of your training rides, push yourself to the exhaustion point so you can see how that feels and know what you should look out for.
riding with other people is a different experience than riding on your 