More details - The reason that I have my doubts about 53 miles in January was simply because of Michigan weather. I'm new to serious cycling this year, and I haven't started thinking about riding in or through the winter. Maybe it will be possible, who knows?

I am a clyde at 290 lbs. I started at 335 in March when I committed to a 5 day, 250 mile tour at the first of August. My career long day so far is 47 miles, so 53 is certainly within reach. I'm tentatively planning a 75 mile day in early July.