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ACG
02-13-2006, 08:32 AM
Thank you for all your encouragement and advice. I made it!:D
I was the 3rd person to finish in my group, we had about 15 riders. I think it hit 90 out there (Palm Springs), not too sure. I did not get one flat, but almost everyone in my group did, one gal got 4 flats. I rode my own pace, the first 30 miles, then speed up with the groups help the next 30. There were so many flat tires that we eventually had to split up. It took my about 7 hours. :rolleyes:
slinkedog
02-13-2006, 08:42 AM
Good for you! What an accomplishment! I hope you're very pleased with yourself and give yourself a nice treat!! :)
bikerchick68
02-13-2006, 09:32 AM
ACG! Way to go!!! It WAS hot... I did this one too.. we had only 1 flat in our group but I have never, ever seen so many people flatted on a ride before... it was amazing! Glad you had a good ride... big congrats!:)
SnappyPix
02-13-2006, 09:53 AM
ACG, Fantastic! And there you were, posting that you didn't think you'd even make the century ... and you came in the top 3 of your group!!

You must be so thrilled and pleased with yourself - and rightly so!
Congratulations.
Nanci
02-13-2006, 09:55 AM
See, I knew you could do it! And you had a very fast time, too. especially for the heat!

Nanci
tprevost
02-13-2006, 09:55 AM
ACG - That is SO great! Now that you know you can do it, you see you were worried over nothing!

Wonderful, wonderful job!!!! Congratulations!!!!

Tracy:D
maillotpois
02-13-2006, 10:23 AM
Congrats!!! When's the next one??? :D
carimail
02-13-2006, 10:40 AM
Congratulations!! I can't wait until I can post a similar message someday!

Are you going to treat yourself to something special to celebrate? We all want to know!! :D
CorsairMac
02-13-2006, 10:41 AM
Excellent job ACG! I know it seems so "big" in our minds until we actually do it, then we realize it's just numbers! Well Done my friend!!
Ninabike
02-13-2006, 11:26 AM
ACG - That's wonderful!!! (my goal for next year). Was there any apparent reason for the flats?

Nina
bcipam
02-13-2006, 11:38 AM
Good job on your first century. Palm Springs is not that easy in spite of what others will say plus it was hot.

The flats may have been "pinch" flats. The roads out there are very rough in spots. Plus alot of goat head thorns everywhere, especially with all the wind we had lately.
Melody
02-13-2006, 11:55 AM
ACG, HUZZAH! </faire speak> :)

Way to go. :) And congrats!

Mel
caligurl
02-13-2006, 12:54 PM
GOOD JOB!

the goat heads are bad this year :mad: :mad: :mad: brie (our dog) brings them into the house and they HURT when you step on one!

i have NEVER seen so many riders on the side of the road fixing flats! i didn't have one thank goodness! but i had a cleat problem! got it fixed and finished the ride!

the weather was gorgeous! warm... not too hot! a BEAUTIFUL day!!!!!! i loved that they iced the oranges down at the park sag! nice treat having cold oranges (and cold water!)

make sure you look for your picture on photocrazy!