any cyclists/roadies?

[Jefft72]

The wife and I have started training on a stationary bike in preparation for a 2 day 170mile charity ride in October. Within the next few weeks I am planning on getting out on the road for some short (30m) group rides and see how that goes.

I have a mountain bike that I have had for years and plan to get some semi slicks tires to replace the knobbies. The whole idea of that long of a ride is very daunting, but we have a goal and what seems like a good lead time to prepare for it.