Metric Century?

[Catrin]

I am confused, ok, that is probably my normal condition but I am perplexed. Isn't a metric century 62 miles? I've looked at two regional rides on the last few days that list their metric century option at either 72 or 75 miles. These are not "new" rides, but fundraisers that's been around for quite a few years (Hope and Wabash River Rides, respectively).

Just curious if others have noted this same ambiguity in what makes a "metric century" in their area.

[Blueberry]

Must be oddities on those rides. All the metric centuries I've seen around here are between 60 and 65 miles.

[pll]

A metric century is supposed to be 100km=62.15 miles (1.609km =1 mile). Anything else is false advertising.

[malkin]

Maybe the organizers weren't so good at math.

[jdubble]

I'm doing one tomorrow that's right about 70 miles, but I imagine that's just how the route worked out. I'm know I can do 60ish, I'm hoping I can do those extra 10 miles

[Becky]

I don't think I've ever done a metric that was exactly 62 miles, but I've never done one as long as 70 (or more)! Most have been 63-65 miles, in order to accomodate the route planning.

[malkin]

I'm doing one tomorrow that's right about 70 miles, but I imagine that's just how the route worked out. I'm know I can do 60ish, I'm hoping I can do those extra 10 miles

Have an extra snack, have some fun, plan an extra rest tomorrow and you'll be good to go.

Don't forget to drink your water!