IanT
http://www.sprocketwaffle.co.uk
At the beginning of the year, I set myself a goal of completing an imperial century before the end of the year.
I met that goal in late July so it would have seemed rude not to fit two in!!! So, today, I did just that - 102.07 miles in 5 hrs 55. Feel fantastic now (after a very hearty meal) and think I'm going to sleep like a log tonight!!!
Think I should make it three before winter sets in.
If you're planning your first century, my advice is - you can do it. Plan your course well, get your nutrition and hydration right, ride at your own pace and enjoy yourself.
That moment when the Garmin (or whatever you use) ticks over to 100 is priceless.
It's even better if you can share the experience with a few mates - you'll all start with enthusiasm and end very quietly and with a sense of humour failure looming - but once you are at home, showered and basking in the endorphin rush, it will be worth every pedal stroke.
Time for bed now, I think!!!! :-)
I met that goal in late July so it would have seemed rude not to fit two in!!! So, today, I did just that - 102.07 miles in 5 hrs 55. Feel fantastic now (after a very hearty meal) and think I'm going to sleep like a log tonight!!!
Think I should make it three before winter sets in.
If you're planning your first century, my advice is - you can do it. Plan your course well, get your nutrition and hydration right, ride at your own pace and enjoy yourself.
That moment when the Garmin (or whatever you use) ticks over to 100 is priceless.
It's even better if you can share the experience with a few mates - you'll all start with enthusiasm and end very quietly and with a sense of humour failure looming - but once you are at home, showered and basking in the endorphin rush, it will be worth every pedal stroke.
Time for bed now, I think!!!! :-)