>>>>I really wanted to complete a century this year, but I also wanted to enjoy completing the century. My groups' consenses was not to ride in the the Seagull Century this year. >>>

It's not too late to still do a century this year. I spent all last summer training for the Seagull and then canceled at the last minute due to horrid weather. But, I found the CBES (Citizens for a Better Eastern Shore) just two weeks later and did that one instead. It was great! Good weather, not too crowded, wonderful people. It was a great experience. I strongly encourage you to consider it for this year since you've already trained.

It's Oct. 28 on the Eastern Shore.
http://www.cbes.org/events_biketour.htm