My bike went to the mechanic yesterday due to the front derailleur having some drama - chain was coming off on a semi-regular basis. I thought it was because of my rear derailleur/cassette change (that's when this all started) but it turns out the front one was loose. With any luck, it'll hold on saturday!

Aaargh, no ride on sunday. Well, 1.86 miles worth of ride. DH was not feeling well. I think a lot of it had to do with the stress of a "long" ride but he also has been working long hours then playing baseball (league play) with late night games. I did 44 miles on monday and 16 fast miles yesterday.

The 70 miles is slipping away, I'm afraid. We drove the 44 mile course and it is hilly and there is no shoulder on a lot of the route. I think I could do 70 but I know I'd feel it. He's only been riding a few months and I don't want this to be a bad experience for him....and I think I should ride the route he rides.

On the plus side, I'm climbing better The muscles are starting to kick in and I'm able to choose my gear instead of being in the extreme granny gear.

So, you nervous?!! It sounds like you have a good plan in place and there's really no reason to decide until you see the weather, etc., that day. It sounds like a great ride, if I was out there I'd do that one!!!