Originally Posted by
megalowmatt
Not sure if your area is hilly but try to match the altitude gain of the 60-mile ride (at least proportionally) on your training rides. I would try to do at least one 50-mile ride before the big one but that's just me.
Very much so. I live in the middle of the Blue Ridge mountains. Richmond should be very forgiving with the hills. I do plan on a 60 miler by October. Thanks!