Originally Posted by Bolo Grubb
Some good points about just doing it!
My main concern is not to over train or get injured as I am still pretty new to riding in general.
I think What I will do is just ride as long I feel good on my long wekend rides, with the distance outlined in my plan as a minimum and adjust the plan as I go.
Excellent! You will have a great time in preparation. It is not the destination, but the journey, that is the fun part!