Thanks everyone. I rode twice this week already and I'm doing a 30 miler on Monday. I'm pretty nervous about it. I think I've figured out the basics on gears. Still can't imagine riding in clipless shoes

And I'm not 100% certain I'm wanting to do the "big" ride anymore. I'm going to see how 30 goes. I've only done 14 so this is doubling what I have done so far and I"m not sure I"m ready.

But I like biking-for excerise, not for the "sport" of it. If that makes sense. I like running, but not marathons We shall see how this goes.

Thanks for all the tips