Brandy,

You're in really good shape generally already so I think you're going to do fine with the Century route. Since you are going to have that break in training in June, keep your training rides consistant between now and then, and follow Sarah's advise once you're back riding again in June.

Also, I don't know how 'easy' your kids are but there is a drop-in day care over here in Temecula so if you ever wanted to hoof it inland we could let the kids play there and do a ride - we've got some really good hills over here too - Fallbrook is great for varied terrain!

Go back and search the archives and look for advise all of the women who regularly do long distances - there is SO much info, its fabulous. You could also go to www.bikejournal.com and check out the forum as there is a lot of good info there as well - not as good as here though !

T~