
Originally Posted by
dachshund
Anyway, I'm bringing my triple. And maybe a pair of hiking shoes.
Hiking shoes! Great idea!!
As a matter of fact, doesn't Team In Training have hiking programs? Maybe it's not too late to transfer from the Death Ride team to the Hiking team.... 
PS I dare you to do the ride on the Litespeed (mountain bike) you bought from SadieKate.
I'll get back on the bike soon, I promise!