Wow if you have ridden 50 miles after having started not all that long ago I would say you are doing very well.

The measurement of your sucess is based upon your goal. What are your goals? If it's just to get out on the bike and exercise an hour a day then it looks like you are there. If your plan is to do a century (100 mile ride) withint he year,t hen it appears you are on track.

50 miles is a long distance no matter where you are in your training. Those that routinely do 50 miles are very strong, very dedicated riders. I have a good base - I do between 100 - 150 miles a week and I do consider myself a serious recreational rider.

During the summer most Club Riders do 2 - 3, 15 to 30 milers during the week and one long and medium ride during the week say 25 - 35 on Saturday and something close to 50 on Sunday. If you plan on being a real roadie, that's where you are headed. Give your self a year of steady, serious riding.