Quote Originally Posted by smurfalicious View Post
What if I get left behind and finish last, all alone?
Someone has to finish last. Every ride, every race, someone is the last one across. Might as well be you -- do it with style!

When I started riding, I would do every century I could find. Showed up for one that had about 30 people doing the full 100. 29 were from a race team and I never saw them after the start line. I did the ride, knowing my money went to their cause. I felt like I has personal sag, because the sweep was just hanging around me all day. I actually had a great time.

I still do small centuries, and many times, I'm still the last one in. Someone has to be -- might as well be me!

If your ride has a longer option, remember that someone from THAT route will likely be the last one in.