On contributions, entitlements to updates, being “bad” for being - in my case - somewhat worried about how Steve is, and being a damned spoilsport for wondering if a different strategy might be worth considering by way of achieving his goal.
I don’t feel entitled, as such, to special updates of any kind as a result of making a small contribution. As Wowbagger has said, it is possible to get a fair understanding of Steve’s progress via Jo’s superb infographics, this forum, and social media. However, as I mentioned earlier, I would like to be more reassured that by chipping in I am not in any small way adding to pressure on Steve to persist with any particular approach - such as riding when unwell, for example, although I do of course appreciate that Steve has vast experience of pushing himself to the limits and that experience must be respected.
That is the essence of my minor gripes in relation to updates or information provision: that it almost always lacks the personal touch that would provide that reassurance.
On the other hand I fully appreciate that Steve may be someone that chooses not to divulge such information, even in vague terms, and that is a right that remains his regardless of any financial support from whatever source.
Anyway, I see he has had a couple of good days with tactical headwind avoidance, so onwards and upwards.