The workshop yesterday was pretty good. I changed the flat without too many problems..I need to practice taking the back wheel off, though. I have a question for you guys. Do you use CO2 cartridges or pumps for flats? My husband and son swear by the cartridges, but the people at the workshop seemed to not think too highly of them (typical AMC attitude). One instructor said that he has had as many as 5 flats on one ride and how could you know that, i.e. be prepared with that many cartridges. I've been riding for almost 4 years and I have never had a flat, except when I stuck the valve through the tube right in my own basement. I don't ride in the rain (at least i don't start a ride in the rain) and I am very watchful of what's on the road, too. Plus, many of these people commute closer to the city, where I believe there is more crap on the road.
Surly, my husband and I discussed the century. We probably will sign up either for the 68 or 100 miles. We are going out today, hopefully to do at least 25 miles and feel OK.