Quote Originally Posted by Kimmyt View Post
Being a friend sometimes means supporting someone in decisions that you don't necessarily agree with.
That's true - but being a friend also means helping him focus on reality. A conversation on what type of effort is involved is worth having. So yes, support his decision, but first try to make him understand what will be involved.

Even though the AIDS ride is a supported ride, that's serious distance multiple days in a row - and I would be very surprised if the intent of the ride organizers is to provide SAG support to riders who aren't prepared for the ride.

And that ride is in early June, only 3 1/2 months away.

Stacie -
Do you and your friend live where it is reasonable to ride (to train) long distances starting now? I know that here in the northeast my bike rides are limited to weekends and to short rides due to the lack of daylight and cold temperatures.

Reality...

--- Denise