When I first started riding 4 years ago, I died after riding a mile. Last year I did a cross country from San Diego to St. Augustine. Our longest day was 110 miles, followed by 4 dys of 75-80 miles a day. The average day wass 65 miles but there were a few under 60 miles days as well.

both of yoou hang in there and keep increasing your mileage as it feels good.

As for hills, hills make your butt smaller.

marni