In a country governed by the metric system, imperial centuries are a rare animal.
So today we managed on our own, supported by power gels, bars, a coke, a stopover with one non-alcoholic beer, an espresso and a cheese sandwich as well as "nut croissants" (that's a pastry with a moist nut filling - very nutritious).
170 K plus 1850 meters elevation gain. Phew. The last 60 were flat, thank the gods. But with headwind, pulling became hard work.
Average 21.5 kph - total ride time, with stops, 9 hours. The minute we entered our neighborhood again rain came pouring down, so talk about utilizing opportunity when it's there.
My butt hurts. I need a fattier "bottom ointment".
Yep, our most epic ride so far.
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07-01-2007, 09:25 AM #1
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Home-cooked imperial century
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07-01-2007, 10:14 AM #2
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Congrats on it and the oomph to do your own!
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07-01-2007, 10:30 AM #3
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07-01-2007, 12:08 PM #4
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Nut croissants!!!! Yum!!!
It is always wise to go into longer rides with good fuelling options.
And good job on the ride - I was just really distracted by the food....Sarah
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07-01-2007, 01:27 PM #5
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I ended up doing a 120-mile ride yesterday, and unfortunately, there were no nut-croissants. I didn't properly fuel at all and I'm paying for it today - tired, listless, unmotivated, and hungry!
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07-01-2007, 07:19 PM #6
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Alpine- Wow! Congrats on completing your self-supported century!!!! I, too, was distracted by all the food... sounds yummy!!!! Kudos to you!
and PedalWench- you did 120 miles????
Why??? 
Just kidding- that's iiiiiinnnnncredible!!!! I'm in awe and amazement! 
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