I average 137 miles a week just being carfree, so that takes care of traininng. As for actual events, I organize my own.
I ride my mountain bike seven miles to some decent trails. In the winter, all the city trails, alleys and lakes are challenging MTB courses.
Charity rides are cycling 30 miles to a friend's house to loan him $10 and a couple pounds of frozen hamburger.
Races are when I see another cyclist stopped for a train or something. I look at him, he looks at me, and somebody says "Wanna race?" In a couple seconds we're off and the elbows are flying.
Adventure is what happens when everybody else is waiting for a ride!
