120 miles, 2 days, How to Train? (and intro)

[ibcycling]

Thanks for the welcome and the encouragement sara! I do think I can get there but I'm sure I'll be exhausted when it's over. Rest stops at wineries are my motivation.

Torrilin thanks for the idea. I hadn't even thought about carrying stuff other than my camelback. I need to do some shopping and get supplies. Honestly all I have is my bike, helmet, 1 pair biking shorts, and camelback. I would love to find a road bike by then but I'm not sure finances will allow it. It's possible though and if I do it'll make a huge difference in how far and fast I can go. My Murray is pretty heavy and though the tires are smooth they are still wide!

Lora

[indigoiis]

Welcome to you!

I also started this year, April / May, with a mountain bike with city slicker tires. After a month I bought a used road bike and what a difference. I am much more comfortable going longer distances.

I encourage you to go for your tour!

Indy

[ibcycling]

Noooooooooooooo! I logged onto the tour site and it's full! I'm going to email them and see if they have a waiting list in case people back out but I'm so bummed. Maybe I'll just do some Sat rides with the club (if I can keep up) and plan tours for next summer.