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[SadieKate]

So, does anyone think I am crazy to undertake such a trip while being such a novice? )

Heck, no! Haven't you noticed how many of us are in their f**ties? No time like the present to start! Based on 60 miles in 4 rides, you've got a good start and you certainly have the aerobic base. You just have to train the cycling muscles. Sounds like a wonderful ride.

I have fallen twice, while standing still, because....i couldn't unclip my 2nd foot...just lost my balance!

It's just practice. Find a flat, untrafficed street and clip in, clip out, with each foot until you can do it without looking. Make it the focus of your ride rather than miles. The 10-or 15 minutes will pay off and you can go cyling into the sunset (urr, Alps).

I think it is Sally Edwards (tri athlete) who says something like "when was the last time you tried something for the first time?" Have fun and rubberside down!