I just road my bike for the first time today and I am going to do the short version of the Party Pardee in just two weeks! It appears my "date" has backed out and I am on my own. I am a total beginner to cycling, but in pretty good shape as I am generally active. Can anyone give me some helpful input. I know the flat stuff will not be a big deal, but how many hills and how hard are they? This is learning under fire and I am going to do the ride even if I have to do it by myself. Any suggestions?