You wouldn't be the only cyclist peer pressured into doing something they thought was a little crazy. .

(I originally thought you wrote "beer pressured", and thought that was a innovative way of describing the cajoling that can occur post ride at the pub. I am actually going to use that term now as I have beer pressured my riding partner into considering a 1200 next year.)

You'll do great. Have fun. Don't worry too much about the miles. If you can ride 20 you can ride the 53. Really.