Hi Sevan - don't worry, you're going to do great! As I described in my earlier post, the hardest parts of this ride are over by mile 36, so from what you said, I think you can do this century, no problem! Plus remember, the last 25 miles are flat, with a tailwind, and popsicle-fueled (have you heard about the popsicles at the last rest stop?!?! Yum! ).

As for your poor tushy ... to totally offer some un-asked-for advice ... for me, I've learned the trick is to take some ibuprofin BEFORE it starts to be a problem, so I'm not stuck riding along in pain, waiting for the meds to kick in. I take a preventive 3 at the start of the ride and then another 3 at the lunch break (of course, don't try this unless you already know that your body and tummy don't have issues with ibuprofin!).

I'm a slow poke too (not a super-slow poke, but compared to all those skinny hammerheads, yeah, slow ...). I haven't decided what jersey to wear, but I'll be the not-exactly-skinny gal riding a bare-Ti Litespeed ...

Have a great ride!

Jennifer