How many miles can I train for ----> Charity event
I'm signed up for a few charity rides this summer/fall and want to push myself. I'd say I ride 4 days a week around 15 miles each at like 13mph. Yeah- I'm slow but it's super hilly! I want to do a 50 mile ride and think I can if I train and then take my time at the event (also want to be realistic).
So, on June 15th, there's a ride I want to do. I really want to do the 39 mile option. I think the furthest I've done was 30 miles last year. Can I do this? I didn't ride over the winter, but was doing 23 mile rides each week in the fall and was fine. August has more century rides coming and I'd like to do 50 miles then.
So, how reasonable is this? I want to sign up so I push myself to really get out there on my bike. I also don't want to pass out.
Side question- I want to practice riding in a straight line. Is this actually something worth trying to practice or does it just come as I get stronger and balance gets better? I try to follow a imaginary line....