Down East Mainer planning & training now for an '06 C2C Adventure, not a road race. The published Adventure Cycling Northern Tier route with rest days and diversions. Self-supported tour mostly camping & cooking - good food, hot tub/sauna/swiming pool and clean sheets a welcome reward after ambitious stretches. I'll be working during the trek, visiting cyber cafes/libraries &ct. Outdoors Male 50's, inviting other M/F's , particularly those who might like to train/run shake down trips prior to May '06 departure to WA. C2C group size 2-4, welcome others with tight schedules to join segments. Contact Tim Pitcher (207) 738-2550 or timmaine@midmaine.com (N. Tier in Subj. line Pls.)