Thanks for the tips! I don't think I could handle training indoors; I've just resigned myself to getting out when it's not TOO rainy and wet. I can't stand the idea of pedaling indoors or in front of the TV. I sweat worse than a guy (anyone else have that problem??? It's so embarrassing!! So not lady-like and gets worse the older I get, ick) I need fresh air to dry me out, lol!

Gonna ask "my biker man" to check out some centuries and start training for those.

Want to know something funny, though? Seems guys who bike just basically go out and figure out a route while they are out there. I need to know where I'm going, how far, how long, how hilly, etc. I can get lost in like 100 ft, I swear (I'm directionally challenged). The guys are going out tomorrow and I am demanding the route so when they take off I can still manage to limp in later