p12 7th 100 k ride of the year

[Biciclista]

For our 100k this year we picked the ride that DH put together, the Pacific Rose. I figured it would be easier and shorter than the last one. The last time i did this ride it was icy and January. we barely finished in time.
I was pleased because there were going to be at least two people slower than me; one guy on a fixy and a woman who hasn't ridden in two years.
Well, the woman didn't show up. There was still Duane on his fixy. Trouble was, we all stayed together and he disappeared off the back, so I was dead last in the group most of the way. My legs were burning trying to keep up; and I never quite caught up with them unless there was a long red light or something. Then we turned around we were riding on a MUP and there was room for people to ride in 2's so I got behind the two strongest guys and stuck to them like a tick on a dog. . . it was EASY!! but then i'd fall off and i'd have to use all my might to get back to them. By the home stretch, i was fried. I rode the last 10 miles with the guy on the fixie and my DH who was very pleased with my speed.
We rode 65 miles and took breaks and still got done in 5.5 hours. The sun was out all day. And I wore my new wool Jersey!

[roguedog]

congrats mimi.

sounded tough but you hung in there and finished. good for you.

be proud

[Catrin]

Sounds like a hard but fun ride. I am struck by your long sleeves in July, what were the temps like. Glad to hear this was more fun than in January

[Biciclista]

Catrin, those are arm warmers , they are cooling and protect from the sun. A lot of times when I felt really hot, I wanted to take them off, but then i put my fingers on the skin of my arm and that skin was cool in comparison!

[Biciclista]

Remember, in places where it doesn't get warm much, when it DOES get warm, we are not used to it!

[Tri Girl]

Congrats, Mimi!! I'm glad this one was... less eventful than the last one.
You continue to amaze me! Way to go!!!

Love the jerseys!