I think last year I did a century within 3-4 months of getting my first bike. After my first supported century, I did an unsupported 100-miler or so, but that was great because we stopped for ice cream 1/4 and 3/4 of the way through the ride.

I ride so I can eat ice cream twice in a day without feeling bad.



Anyway, you can do this. I think a century on a bike is pretty easy training-wise, compared to say... a marathon or something. Just ride several times a week, spend some time in your saddle, and take advantage of the rest stops on the course. Stop to smell the grass and count the cows. It makes it more enjoyable that way.

K.