| Yes - you should be in fine shape for that kind of distance. I did my first century this spring break in Penticton on the Iron-man road course, and had only been winter cycling/spin training twice a week for 2.5 to 3 hour sessions. The biggest part of cycling that distance (apart from the two mountain passes I had to go through on that route) is being comfortable in the saddle for that length of time. Penaten (or zinc oxide or Balmex) cream for diaper rash and sunburns is my secret weapon for saddle sores. The other part of doing that kind of distance is to be completely comfortable on your bike. A good bike shop will be able to do a proper bike fit to start you out, but you may still have to finely tune your position to get the optimum comfort for distances over 100K. Working in a group is a big help too - taking turns on the front makes the journey easier than doing it solo. Consider as well vehicle support from family or friend, or plan your route so that you can replenish water and food along the way.
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