Vicki-the ride was great! I rode the first half with a colleague from work, we went at an easy pace. She has ridden this century ride for the past 17 years. At the 50 mile mark we took a 30min lunch break. The second half went smoothly-we had wonderful weather and no problems with my bike. (The week before on my 75mile training ride my front tire went flat).
The training rides definately made a difference. The year before I rode for 75 of the 100 because I did not have the time to train and I felt it at the end of that ride. The 100mile was not painful. I just feel an incredible sense of accomplishment for finishing and look forward to more long distance rides!

Cityslicker-Good luck on your ride and have fun!
stella