Excellent advice. I've been thinking about the Randonneuring and found some groups not too far from where I live. The Century a month idea does works well. When I lived out west we'd start with the Santa Fe Century and work our way north as the weather improved to do the Iron Horse Classic in Durango then other rides near Denver, Ride the Rockies and finish the season with the 24 Hours of Moab. It's been tougher in my current location as the roads just aren't as bike friendly and the trails aren't as abundant but I'm working it out. - thanks