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  1. 07-31-2006, 12:36 PM #1
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    Great job, and impressive stats. That's a heck of a lot of climb to boot!
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  2. 07-31-2006, 01:53 PM #2
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    Congrats! Great numbers for a first century !!!
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    Awesome job! Keep up the good work!
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    Oooh, hearing about yours gets me all excited for my first in a couple of weeks!

    You did an awesome job!! Congratulations!!
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  5. 07-31-2006, 03:00 PM #5
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    Awesome job - keep it up!
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  6. 07-31-2006, 03:19 PM #6
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    Thank you all! I've been walking with a spring in my step all day ~ amazingly, as I thought I'd be far more sore than I am. Just crossing my fingers that I don't get struck with the pain tomorrow.

    The climbs were very challenging - DH is certain that these included the steepest grade that we've encountered so far. The #best# was taking a hairpin turn at about 4 mph that cut very hard upward, being passed by a series of cars, including a jacked up angry jeep or truck with yelling & honking -- my only thought was to keep myself upright & forward on pavement.

    That said - I am not sure if I'm more proud that I managed to finish all those climbs in the seat & without stopping, or for getting to mile 90 into a headwind tucked behind DH maintaining 19mph. phew!

    The max speed that I noticed was 37 - I'll have to check the computer because I'm sure we topped that.

    Next 100 will be the Vine Ride Aug 19, with 2500 less feet of climbing
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  7. 07-31-2006, 03:24 PM #7
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    Congratulations! Your accomplishment inspires me to keep working toward my first century in September. No where near as much climbing, though! (I hope)

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