Signed up for the Gran Fondo San Diego - Yikes!

[maillotpois]

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.

[tangentgirl]

Beer pressure's the best.

You can do it! If you are spinning 3-4 times a week and riding on the weekend, you'll do great.

[ivorygorgon]

I did the Gran Fondo last year and basically had pretty much the same plan as you did. I spin three x a week, do weights 2x and usually ride outdoors 1-2 a week. You will be fine.

[channlluv]

I did the Gran Fondo last year and basically had pretty much the same plan as you did. I spin three x a week, do weights 2x and usually ride outdoors 1-2 a week. You will be fine.

Was that the one that got hit with one of San Diego's five allotted days of winter weather? It dropped into the low 50s and it was raining. Did you do the century route?

Roxy

[ivorygorgon]

Channlluv: You got it! I don't think I ever been colder or wetter in my entire life and I am originally from WA State!!! We did the 53ish miles. That was the farthest I had ridden at that time. It was a very nice route. Not too tough at all for a newbie (like me). Very doable.