The sites I am seeing say - up your mileage each week - numbers please? They may say have a good snack during and after the ride - examples please? I guess I am a gal that likes specific examples and plans since this would be my first real training for something. All of the other rides were just for my personal enjoyment so I wasn't really "training" per say. I am sure I was probably doing things incorrectly as far as speed and eating and I am open to any tips that anyone has to offer.