I'm stressing a bit on which bike to bring, and the gearing. I just ordered a new freewheel for my old comfy steel Miyata , 14 - 28(came with 13 - 24). The cranks are 53/39. My aluminum Raleigh has an 11- 26 with 53 /39 I believe. It's lighter and faster but nowhere near as comfortable. I'm bringing the MTB for the Friday ride.
It's REALLY flat around here folks, and I don't want to travel 900 miles to bike 40(30 miles is the most I've ridden at once, but it didn't kill me), or be a big hinderance on others! Any input on my gearing, fitness or warm fuzzy feelings in general would be appreciated! TSL - can you give me a few more details on that 78 mile ride? It doesn't look too bad on the topo map....but then the map is flat! ha!