Most people are surprised when they find out I have not ridden a century. For some reason, people think I bike a lot. Which I do, but with my schedule, I am lucky to get out for a 90 minute bike ride.

So, Saturday we have a "Couples" century planned with some friends. Although I have a feeling we won't be riding as couples and the guys will take off like they usually do (always a competition!).

110 miles. I have not ridden more than 42 miles this season.

I have a dilemma. I'm a much stronger rider than the other women that are going. My fitness is going to be a closer match to the men. The women are planning on 65 miles. But I really don't want to ride with them as it will be a slow pace--for me, at that distance, it's uncomfortable for me to ride too slowly.

But, I am not sure that I can hang with the guys for 110 miles! Especially through the hilly farm country.

My one advantage is that the guys tend to under-fuel. If I can fuel properly for the ride, I may be able to maintain enough energy to power through and hope that the guys fade some towards the end.

We will see what tomorrow brings . . . . A good portion of success is mental, so I'm thinking like the little-engine-that-could.