Last year, Jeff & I did the STP in one day on our tandem. We did not get on a bike for THREE WEEKS after that! We'd spent all spring riding every single weekend plus commuting to work, progressively ramping up the miles, riding as many as 145 miles in a day. After the STP (12 hours of saddle time, 15 hours elapsed, for the whole 205 miles) we needed a major break from our bike(s). We were on bike overload.

So, don't feel bad about your 10 miles. I think it's natural to pull back after such a big event. And I actually think we were happier, stronger cyclists after our time off. Our bodies really DID need time to recover, and we were fresh and ready to roar once we started riding again.

I think the MS150 ride would be a perfect comeback for you!

Susan