The date for the Seagull is looking good and the Tennis Diva has given her ok, although she will not be on the trip. I have been meaning to ask if the plan was for a full century or a metric, but, the above posts indicated the full monte!
I agree with Meput's thoughts about how to ride a full, and, my only addition is to start very early as there is only about 11 hours of light. Riding is a pace line at moderate speed is not difficult as long as you pay attention to the wheel right in front of you. One of the great traditions of cycling is pulling others through wind, I've been on both ends, but, I always remember the rides when someone else did the front end during big wind events.
For those concerned about my riding pace, this will be my first "Medicare" century and my engine is not what it used to be. ( I may do a "Livestrong" event in Phila late in August that is 70 plus miles and 6000 feet of climbing). My view of the Seagull is that it is as more a social event and I'm not looking for a personal solo. On weekends, my route is very popular with excellent cyclist and I know my limitations. It hurts to look at the times and heart rate profiles that friends with Garmin technology post. My typical ride is due north/south, and this weekend there were some good crosswinds from the west, resulting in always feeling a headwind. I ride with a heart monitor to pace myself. It clearly shows that any headwind raises the pulse and I feel tired at rides end. Rest is becoming more important.
Meput, if you make Seagull, I commit to getting to Maine this winter! Even if you can't make it, Maine is still on my agenda.