Cycling Events

So I'm thinking about doing this triathlon and figured I should do a 5k beforehand to prepare, but then realized I've never even done a cycling event! I really want to do the Hilly Hundred in October, but just realized I should do some other cycling events before the triathlon to help prepare. So now I'm eyeballing these two events which are close to home:

The Goat Ride
July 9th
http://www.energy2action.com/goatinformation2011.html

I really want to do this one and try to do all four routes to be one of the first women to do so. That's some serious bragging rights!

The Popcorn Road Ride
September 3rd
http://www.energy2action.com/popcorninformation.html

I'm 99% certain I'm going to do this ride. The routes are really close to routes I ride already and proceeds benefit a local community kitchen. Plus this is the most awesome jersey ever and I have to have it.