First Metric Century

[IanT]

Just as the title says really. Been meaning to do this for a while now but somehow, it just all came together today.

101 KM in 3 hrs 48 minutes (my mate was suffering some stomach issues, so tempered the pace for him). Route went from Leigh on Sea in Essex out to Burnham / Latchingdon and then return. Added a loop of Canewdon when we got near home - just to ensure that we got the full distance in.

Recovery drink necked and now resting up - because I'm aiming to bang out a fast 30 miler with a proper triathlon spec hard man tomorrow!!!

 

[ianrauk]

Nice one Ian.
Great achievement.
I hope you have a well deserved beer in your hand.

 

[StuAff]

Very nice. And very quick!

 

[ColinJ]

Well done Ian!

Do you plan on riding an imperial century in the coming months?

 

[IanT]

Wow, thanks guys for all the encouragement.

Let me take the questions in order - not got a beer just yet, Ianrauk, but planning to have a large glass of red with dinner tonight. Definitely planning the imperial century before summer is out, ColinJ. Have entered a 75 mile Sportive in June and planning to enter a 100 miler in September.

 

[MattHB]

Well done Ian. Mine planned for next Saturday.

 

[IanT]

Well done Ian. Mine planned for next Saturday.

Nice one mate - it's great to tick these milestones off. You'll feel great when you've done it.

 

[ColinJ]

Definitely planning the imperial century before summer is out, ColinJ.

Well, I hope you do it in good weather - I did a wet century ride once and it was rather grim!

My century forum ride last weekend was ridden in lovely sunny conditions. Only 4 days later we were abruptly plunged back into winter for 24 hours!

 

[HLaB]

Nice going Ian