July Century Riders!

[Aggie_Ama]

DH and I have signed up for the Katy Flatland Century, July 15. We did this as my first organized ride and were looking for something to test our saddle time and gain some miles. A century in July in Texas is a bit nutty, but this one is flat (I think the only hill is an overpass- seriously).

Our goal is 6 hours of ride time to get off the roads by 2:00. This will be second century, we have done 90-95 miles on Day 1 of the MS150 and then the Shiner GASP. Lately our weekend 50-60 milers have been getting fairly easy.

Anyone else logging a century this month?

[Aggie_Ama]

The silence is deafening... I must be the only nut! We have been riding a lot, DH is convinced we will "thrive" instead of "survive" on this century.

[kabewyou]

I did one last weekend on June 30th, but not in July, does that count? It was actually quite fun overall. It got up to about 93 degrees; the humidity is what does me in more than the heat though. It was humid, but I could still breathe.

[Kimmyt]

I have one the same day as you. Haven't trained enough. Isn't that always the story.

[HoosierGiant]

Well... a century plus some. Does that count?!

Will be doing the 160-mile Ride Across INdiana (RAIN) on July 14.

Imperial century scheduled for August; metric century in September.

Kudos to everyone, regardless of the distance!!

[GLC1968]

Our first organized century of the year is August 11th...so not too far past July!

Last year, we trained for it by riding at midday to acclimate to the heat. Then it was 60 degrees and pouring the day of the event! This year, with our luck, we won't train in the heat and it'll be 100 degrees and humid for the event (as is typical for Aug)!

Good luck with your ride! We'll be climbing Roan Mtn in TN the weekend you are riding your century, so I promise that I'll be wishing I was riding a FLAT ride with you.

[maillotpois]

I only have 2 organized centuries planned for the whole year, Aug 18 or something (Holstein) and October 10 or something (Grizzly). Oh and Tucson in Nov, though that's 11 miles. I've done several non-"organized" training centuries this year, 2 doubles, 2 200ks and the 300 and 400k.

As for July I have the Death Ride 7/14 (130 miles) and then some time off the bike before my next double century 8/5.

I just haven't been doing that many organized centuries in the last couple of years. I don't think I did any last year.

Good luck to all the century (and century plus) riders who are riding in July - the heat can be a challenge!!

[Aggie_Ama]

Well... a century plus some. Does that count?!

Will be doing the 160-mile Ride Across INdiana (RAIN) on July 14.

Imperial century scheduled for August; metric century in September.

Kudos to everyone, regardless of the distance!!

Definitely counts! Is it across one day? If not the hard part is getting back on the bike day two.

[HoosierGiant]

Definitely counts! Is it across one day?

Yes, it's one day. Starts west of Terre Haute, just over the Illinois border, at 7 a.m. Follows U.S. 40 (the Old National Road) across Indiana, except for a detour around the southern edge of Indianapolis. Must be to the finish line at Earlham College in Richmond on the eastern side of the state by 9 p.m. to be counted as an official finisher.

[Aggie_Ama]

Yes, it's one day. Starts west of Terre Haute, just over the Illinois border, at 7 a.m. Follows U.S. 40 (the Old National Road) across Indiana, except for a detour around the southern edge of Indianapolis. Must be to the finish line at Earlham College in Richmond on the eastern side of the state by 9 p.m. to be counted as an official finisher.

Wow! Hope the weather cooperates and you have a fabulous ride. Please post a report on this one!

[nicole309]

I'll be doing my first century ever on August 26. The Portland Century...
http://www.portlandcentury.com/

[Fredwina]

I'm going to do a 200K permanent on 7/21

[Aggie_Ama]

It got up to about 93 degrees; the humidity is what does me in more than the heat though. It was humid, but I could still breathe.

I am pretty nervous about this part of my ride next weekend. It is in Houston which is basically riding through soup!

I have one the same day as you. Haven't trained enough. Isn't that always the story.

I think I am better trained than our first century. I am hoping we are not over confident. We haven't done an organized training plan, just riding lots and hydrating well.

[cambuhl]

I'll be out there also doing the Katy Flatlalnd but first must help with the parking, as I am a member of Northwest Cycling Club, the club putting on the ride. I'm looking forward to doing it. I'll be in a group who will be one of the last to take off...after registration/parking is wrapped up. Look for a group of NWCC riders passing on the left! Last year I averaged over 20mph! I'm hoping for the same this year.

[Starfish]

Not until August 5th, for me!