I did the Heart of Virginia metric century ride north of Richmond. It was very, very hot and humid. The roads are beautiful and there was very little traffic. I heard there were close to 500 riders, but on some roads, I was alone with my partner.

I was fine until the last 10 miles. I just couldn't go over 10 mph. I made it without completely bonking only because I stopped at a store in the last half mile and had my favorite recovery drink-chocolate milk- and some potato chips.

Usually a metric is not too much for me, but the heat and humidity really got to me yesterday. I kept thinking of Gabriellesca's story of her century, and that kept me smiling all the way.