audrey wrote:
Since the Bike Events brochure came in the post, I've been thinking
about doing the Manchester 100 ride in September.

I'm a very overweight 30-something who mainly uses her bike for
pootling to the shops and such. The furthest I usually ride is about
5 miles. Oh and my bike is crap (tho there is a possibility I might
be getting a shiny new one in July).

How realistic is it that I could be able to cycle 62 miles in one day
by September? Obviously I'd need to train/practice, can any suggest
how much and how often?

It's a very good idea, not stoopid at all. Build up your mileage
gradually and it is perfectly feasible. If you can get to the point
where you can do a 40 mile ride without feeling exhausted you'll find
an organised event of 60-and-a-bit miles is well within your compass.

Lots of good advice already in this thread. Go for it!

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Dave...