I started training toward a new goal today. For the past couple years, I’ve had in the back of my mind that I’d like to do a century bike ride. The thing is, I’m in nowhere near the shape to ride 100 miles in a day, and my mountain bike isn’t going to cut it either. I did a 50 mile ride with it years ago, but full suspension bikes are just too heavy, and don’t have road gearing or tires.

After a false start last summer, a few weeks ago I decided now was the time to give it a serious shot. I ordered an endurance road bike, which will be ready soon. Today was one of the first days that was warm enough (45°) to go on a ride. Even though I don’t have the new bike yet, I took the mountain bike out. I’m pretty rusty, but it felt great to get out there.

I’m hoping that by posting here (maybe at the end of every week) will keep me motivated, so here goes.

Week 1: 12 miles, average speed 10.1 mph.