timed century experience?

[rebeccaC]

At around 35 miles on King Ridge Road the longest climb of the ride is a 4 mile up to 12% grade climb. On Willow Creek Road at around 75 miles there is a 3 mile up to 13% grade climb. I’d find something equivalent to those climbs to ride a few times before the century. That should give you the confidence (if you even need it ) to also do the other smaller steep climbs on the ride. If for any reason you don't make the morning time check there is an alternative road they make you ride that takes 30 or so miles off the route. That road joins the main route again at the Ritchey Ranch food stop.

The good news is after the rest/food stop at Ritchey Ranch (around 60 miles in) there is the 4+ mile Meyers Grade descent with great ocean views. The second good news is around 80 miles it’s mostly downhill and then flatter (with just some small climbs) with probably a tail wind into the finish.