I have laughed at myself so much over little things - it's not funny anymore.
Every time I think about buying a bike with all the new bells and whistles - to enjoy riding more - I laugh at myself. If I wanted to ride harder, faster, or significantly tougher terrain it might make sense.
Good luck with the double.
That's quite a great feat if you enjoy it enough to want to do it again.
It's still quite a feat even if you have to slog through the last 50miles.
Clipless pedals? for efficiency over big miles