Metric Century - Celebration!

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02-12-2012, 04:22 PM
Gypsy

Metric Century - Celebration!

Hello all!

I just wanted to post about my new achievement, a metric century -- and I did ride all 62.14 miles to get the exact 100 km -- this morning!

We had some difficulties from the start, my group of friends and I started off in the freezing cold weather, which could have made for a miserable ride. But we rallied and we pushed through. Yay us! But I knew that we had taken some short cuts, so we weren't going to make the 62/100 exactly, so I told them I wanted to do the extra miles. I took off, somehow managed to plan the exact distance (actually, I thought it would be more, so I barely scraped on that number).

YAY! I'm so happy! :D

My friends aren't so goal oriented so they aren't exactly in the same state of amazement that I am. So, I'm sharing here because I think you ladies understand!

Now, to focus on the next century. :eek::D
02-12-2012, 05:12 PM
Shaula

Metric Century - Celebration!!

So happy for you!!!! I have yet to do that - most I have done at one time is 54 miles. That would be a great goal to make for myself. Where do you live? I live in South Georgia and riding today was really cold.

BRAVO!!!! You should be very proud of yourself!!
02-12-2012, 05:32 PM
Owlie

High five! And in the cold too? I'm in awe. Most I've done in one ride is 46 (though it felt longer...)
02-12-2012, 05:40 PM
emily_in_nc

Congratulations! I haven't done a metric since my accident in 2005. It's a great accomplishment! :)
02-12-2012, 05:41 PM
smittykitty

Good for you. And yes we Totally Get It!!!! Contrats on a job well done!! And winter too! Big Bonus Points.
02-12-2012, 07:08 PM
azfiddle

Hurray! I can remember how proud I was of my first metric century. Here's to many more!
02-13-2012, 04:58 AM
goldfinch

Congratulations! The best I have done yet is 57 miles on my 57th birthday. Sometime this spring I hope to do a metric.
02-13-2012, 07:25 AM
PamNY

Congratulations! That's a great accomplishment.
02-13-2012, 08:54 AM
Sky King

Bask in your accomplishment. It is always so great to achieve a goal.
02-13-2012, 06:07 PM
marni

yay you! I give my bike a red star decal for each metric century. That way I can brag when people ask about the stars on the frame.

Such a good feeling.Good for you and here's to many more.

marni
02-13-2012, 06:12 PM
Wahine

Congratulations! That's a great milestone to reach. I remember my first metric. I was toast at the end. It sounds like you did really well. Here's to many more.
02-13-2012, 06:14 PM
Gypsy

Thank you, thank you!!!!

I like the idea of the stickers on the bike... hmmm... :D
02-13-2012, 06:17 PM
withm

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Originally Posted by marni

yay you! I give my bike a red star decal for each metric century. That way I can brag when people ask about the stars on the frames.

Oh, I love this idea! Now I need to buy me some stars. :)
02-13-2012, 09:08 PM
sgtiger

Gypsy, congratulations! That is a great accomplishment.
02-14-2012, 06:15 AM
tealtreak

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gypsy

Hello all!

I just wanted to post about my new achievement, a metric century -- and I did ride all 62.14 miles to get the exact 100 km -- this morning!

We had some difficulties from the start, my group of friends and I started off in the freezing cold weather, which could have made for a miserable ride. But we rallied and we pushed through. Yay us! But I knew that we had taken some short cuts, so we weren't going to make the 62/100 exactly, so I told them I wanted to do the extra miles. I took off, somehow managed to plan the exact distance (actually, I thought it would be more, so I barely scraped on that number).

YAY! I'm so happy! :D

My friends aren't so goal oriented so they aren't exactly in the same state of amazement that I am. So, I'm sharing here because I think you ladies understand!

Now, to focus on the next century. :eek::D

Yahoo!!!!!!! Congrats (: sounds like you totally have the nutrition/blood sugar fuel issue perfected! (:
02-14-2012, 09:05 AM
Gypsy

Quote:

Originally Posted by tealtreak

Yahoo!!!!!!! Congrats (: sounds like you totally have the nutrition/blood sugar fuel issue perfected! (:

:D

Speaking about that....

I really need protein to fuel me. I know others do it with carbs, but really, my body doesn't do those that well with them. I've been taking hard boiled eggs with me and it keeps me going and going and going! :D
02-14-2012, 10:55 AM
tealtreak

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gypsy

:D

Speaking about that....

I really need protein to fuel me. I know others do it with carbs, but really, my body doesn't do those that well with them. I've been taking hard boiled eggs with me and it keeps me going and going and going! :D

I will have to try that, I am getting really tired of vanilla whey protein! (I have found since menopause- the same scenario..............)