NAN: Ben suggested I add my 'goals.' Although I usually have goals (i.e., target achievements)for races, but not for vacations, still it's easy to answer: I want to enjoy my biking vacation in the French countryside and see Lance and the other TdF riders in the flesh. Throw in as much riding as suits my abilities (i.e., enough challenge with as little injury as possible) because I just love to ride, especially with good friends and my husband. Toss in as much wine and good food as I can handle each night wihtout tipping the scale or waking up impaired. And top it off with a fun few days in Paris starting with the Tour finale. My sister Maryann and brother-in-law Wodel who will fly in from Berlin to meet us - an added treat. Climb the Tourmalet? If I do, awesome, somethingI can say I did for years to come. (I'll be the first one to be surprised that I managed it.) If I don't? No problem. I'll still have fun. How can you not? French countryside, Paris, Tour de France, French food and wine, aaaand my bike! What's not to love.