My first Century Report or a story of a mentally ill person riding her bike.

Congratulations. I hope the feeling of accomplishment you have sticks with you!
And I have to admit, that forecast would have really daunted me. I have not done much riding in the rain at all - some mist and fog, and some light rain, but never a downpour such as you describe. I know sooner or later it will happen, though... I would have had trouble staying on focus, so I am impressed by your determination.

But it's more than the ride, isn't it? It's also the miles of training, the times you went out when you maybe didn't feel like it, or when you wanted to but thought you might not have time, etc.

I hope your adopted ride partner (Dan?) and you stay in touch and maybe ride again together. After all, you both went thru a tough ride. Good also to hear the rider in the accident was not hurt too bad.

The thing I am looking forward to in fall riding are those crisp, dry, sunny days with beautiful scenery. I have had a little break from the bike for a few weeks, so I am looking forward to this weekend, and hope we get a good day! I hope you get some lovely weather to enjoy some nice scenic rides, and just have fun with it!

Great pictures!!!!

Nice pictures, I love the wet one!

Wow! That sounds like quite the first century. Kudos to you for sticking it out even when your friends took the shorter route. I'm sure you'll be doing another one again soon. Hopefully your next one will be dry!