It's amazing how your perspective changes. Up till less than three years ago. I had only cycled occasionally, with the longest stretch +/-35 miles. A century or a ride across the state seemed like impossible nonsense. About then, I figured out my body was no longer cut out for some of the younger men's sports. And I was more than a little over-weight. So I threw my energies into cycling. I did four centuries this past September during 2 week ride to the Black Hills and back. One was a 144 mile day. Riding a Surly LHT with 30 lbs of pack. One of my goals next year will be to do a double century. But yes, it's all fun!!