Kathi - I am afraid I can't offer much in the way of suggestions other than to tell you what I would love to do if I were as old as you! *lol* (ok, ok....I'm OLDER than Kathi but hey, let me dream!)

On my birthdays I have generally been around here (October 28) and ridden the miles of my birthday, but this last year Michael and I spent the weekend at Chincoteague Island on the Eastern Shore of VA - it's FLAT! And we rode a mile for every year of my life (54). The headwinds make up for the hills over there, though.

I only wish you a wonderful adventure on your 50th! If you are willing to wait a couple months, I can definitely suggest some great mid-summer adventures.

See you soon, Kathi!