Checking in again and wanted to say thanks again! NY, I am trying to schedule at least one or two trips to the ride route. I have friends in that state so I have more than one reason to head that way!

Wahine, I am definitely going to pay attention to my body and figure out how much rest I need. Thank you for the general guidelines. I will definitely make note of them.

maillotpois, excellent point about nutrition. I have been a bit ... slacking ... in the past when it comes to nutrition (which has been fine for one-time 30 to 50 mile rides). With the back-to-back rides I definitely want to help my body have the best advantage.

I am really excited about this training plan. It is good to think of it as more of a guideline. My priority will be the endurance rides. Just getting time in the saddle is what I feel I need the most. That and I need to get on some hills. The goal is once a week, weather permitting. Even if it is an "easy hills" day. Something more than the usual 3% grade on the W&OD!

Catrin, glad you are thinking about the plan. In reality this ride is no big deal for a lot of people but knowing myself I need the plan to get through it comfortably and to have fun. I'm probably overthinking things way too much but I like being prepared, I guess. One of my friends was laughing at me about my plan today. Kinda knocked me down a bit but I'm still excited to do the ride!