This is totally subjective, everyone at some point in their life considered 30 miles to be far. Enjoy the event, hope the weather holds for you and be ready to book another one straight after.
Good on ya. You'll be amazed how quickly you'll be booking up for the 'epic' distances, as long as you keep at it
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That's what I thought although not long left to build up lol.
I've not looked at the routes this year but last year the 50 miler avoided all the biggest climbs so It may not be too bad if that makes you feel any better!?
When I got my bike in August 2014 I really fancied a big un, so entered a 100 mile sportive for October 2014, steadily built up my rides until I had done a couple of 70's then went for it. Raised over £300 for cancer research in the process. So long as you've done at least three quarters of the milage the buzz of the day will get you through the rest.
The last time I looked, the routes weren't published, but that's good to know, thanks.
30 miles to some might be unimaginably far, but to others not worth getting out of bed for - it's all relative! I can remember when I found 50 mile rides a serious challenge, now I think of 200 mile rides in the same way!
good luck and enjoy......