Could/should I aim for it?

[Yellow Saddle]

Just do it. But get a training program and work it. Plan the work and work the plan.

 

[Pat "5mph"]

Goodness what a lovely supportive bunch you are. It is indeed Pedal for Scotland. I think I may be about to meet Pat "5mph" tomorrow.
Yes I will aim for it and actually do think I could do it.

Of course you can do it!
I did PfS at 49, maximum distance I had cycled before was 20 flat miles, I did it on a 5 speed bike.
I signed up last minute thinking "I could do this", but in hindsight I should have done more gradual hills forehand, I was knackered for a week after

 

[LeetleGreyCells]

Go for it! Increase your miles with each ride, even if only one mile extra each ride. Ride often. You’ll get there and the satisfaction from completing the 44 miles will be immense.

 

[Pat "5mph"]

I think I may be about to meet Pat "5mph" tomorrow.

If by tomorrow you mean Saturday the 12/01/19, no, you're not meeting me, I haven't got meetings or rides tomorrow

 

[NorthernDave]

Go for it. You've plenty of time to prepare.
When I started cycling again I was really chuffed to do a 6 mile ride but within weeks I was doing 20-25 miles at a time.

With those breaks, just think about it as four 10-mile rides - easy!

 

[Cuchilo]

You're in good hands with Pat , shes lovely
Club wise , i was hmmmmm about them but there are good and bad , you just need to find the right one and you make some great mates .
There is a fella from my club that was part of the team TT 100 mile record the year i was born 1973 . He's 81 now and i still bump into him when out riding so i change what i am doing to ride with him . He keeps telling me i wont get fit riding with him but it doesn't matter . Hes a team mate and a nice fella .

 

[rogerzilla]

No problem. My normal commute is only 5 miles each way but one July I went and rode the Dunwich Dynamo (113 miles) with absolutely no other training except that commute. Saddle soreness is your biggest enemy, followed by poor bike setup.

 

[alicat]

You can do it. Build up to it and then the cake stops will be all the incentive you need.

 

[Spiderweb]

Your hybrid will be fine and you can definitely do this. My first ride back cycling was 4 miles, I was really pleased with myself, grinning from ear to ear for a couple of days. I cycled 121 miles not long ago and loved every minute. You can achieve anything, good luck and keep us all posted.

 

[Drago]

Do it. You have plenty of time to prepare, and that's not all that great a distance in the grand scheme. You can do it.

 

[Rach1]

Really helpful to hear all your experiences. About to meet today with a local ladies ride (cycleayrshire) so looking forward to that.
Normally a fair weather rider it's windy today, just realised I will need to train in all kinds of weather!!
However it seems to be a different Pat I've been in touch with from Pat "5mph". Mb we will meet someday!

 

[Drago]

And once you've done it you can change your user name from Wrinkly to Trim and Toned.

 

[Rach1]

 

[Glow worm]

You'll do it easily by then and you have all spring and summer to prepare. I reckon by September you'll wish it was further!

 

[DCBassman]

And once you've done it you can change your user name from Wrinkly to Trim and Toned.

Yeah, about that...