Thanks Bikemom, for the info.....I'm planning to do 75 on Sat. and then depending on how I feel, I'll either do 40 or 75 on Sun. If it's over 90 degrees, I'll probably stick to the 40. I'm planning on taking my small Camelbak, so I can take periodic sips of water, I'm not one to stop at rest stops, because I tend to get alittle stiff. I just started riding in March, so I'll need to review the safety etiquette.

How many miles are you planning on doing? Where do you do your training rides? Are you on a team? My husband and I are on his company's team, "Team McCarthy" riding for an employee who has MS. Out of 20 of us, only 1 has ever ridden the MS 150.

Our team has been doing training rides in Madison Co....but I need extra work on "rolling hills". Can you suggest some parks in St. Louis Co or St. Charles Co. where I could ride and get some extra hill experience? I REALLY appreciate the advice.

Patty