Yesterday, I did my first century since returning to cycling. It was supported (supported well, I might add) and fairly flat... about 2400 ft. of climbing in this flat midwest. I had a good time... and made pretty good time, although not the best for such a flat ride. I finished literally seconds shy of 6 hours even (something like 5:59:xx). It was really a wonderful ride and I enjoyed it very much. Did half with a friend who makes the miles just whiz by (you know those people with whom it makes it such a joy to just be out on a bicycle) and we were on roads that were pleasant, some of which were virtually traffic-free.
Like I said, it's flat where I live, so if I had to think about 5 mile 10% climbs or such, I'm sure it would be VERY different. I'm sure those of you in hillier areas or in the mountains would have different advice.
I went out today and had a 30 mile ride at a more-than-recovery-but-less-than-"all-out" pace and felt very good. No problems with saddle soreness. (I ride Selle Italia's Ldy Trans Am saddles, which are no longer being manufactured) Legs pleasantly tired after today's ride, but no problems during the ride. It's nice to have that 100 miles under the belt and move on. I always felt that "century" to be a milestone for each season. It's nice to re-affirm one's love for this sport, which I am lucky to have gotten this week! Can't wait to get back out there and turn the cranks some more!
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06-09-2013, 11:23 AM #1
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Positive Century experience
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06-09-2013, 04:37 PM #2
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Great Job! I just finished a similar Century last month. Thank goodness for the flatter Centuries to give me a chance to complete 100miles. I can't believe that unathletic me completed an entire century too. I'm more athletic now in my late 30's than in my entire life.
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06-09-2013, 04:59 PM #3
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Congrats! It sounds like it was an awesome experience.
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06-10-2013, 03:35 AM #4
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Oh, I totally agree! Flat centuries are a way to have a wonderful affirmation of "I can do it!" I've never lived in hilly areas, and I have a huge amount of respect for those that do centuries, brevets or ultra distances when in the more mountainous areas of the world.
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06-10-2013, 01:55 PM #5
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Way to go Velo, a century is something to be really proud of, flat or not! And to finish it still loving cycling and be able to do 30 miles the next day! Wow!
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06-12-2013, 05:19 PM #6
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Congratulations Velo! Both rides sound incredible, I have total ride envy right now
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