Ditto to what everyone's saying GLC!
Tulip too!
I think it was the day for long rides yesterday -- I did 62 myself (and DH is pouting a bit still, since his ride was "only" 40! He shouldn't pout - he had hills, and fast riders he was keeping up with!)
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08-13-2006, 09:22 AM #1
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08-13-2006, 09:54 AM #2
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Congratulations!!!!! I'm so glad you went for it! So many riders shortened yesterday because of the weather, but it was great by the end!
I'll be interested to hear what you guys decide to tackle next! How about Blood Sweat and Gears next summer? (Not sure what else fits in between - that one has been on my goal list for a while, but I have lots more intermediate steps to hit first....)Most days in life don't stand out, But life's about those days that will...
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08-13-2006, 10:05 AM #3
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Thanks, all! I knew you guys would share in my excitement!
Tulip - good job on 70 miles! Next year, maybe you can make it to Bikefest...we will likely plan to ride it again.
Kano - 62 is awesome!
Carrie Anne - We figured that all the people who might have just given the century a shot without having trained for it probably woke up, saw the rain and stayed home! Blood Sweat and Gears is definitely on our schedule. If we aren't ready for the full century, we'll at least tackle the half! I think we've got a couple of local metric's for this fall...and our MS ride, of course...
Of course, there's the Bridge to Bridge in September too...but I think that would be bitting off just a bit too much to chew at this point!
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08-13-2006, 10:13 AM #4
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CONGRATULATIONS GLC!!!
You wrote your incredible journey beautifully !
WELL DONE
to you and your husband.
Have a wonderful day!
Denise
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08-13-2006, 11:16 AM #5
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Awesome job, I am so excited for you!!! I also just started riding a year ago this weekend. I am thinking of doing a century in September it is supposed to be mostly flat. Even though I tell myself I love hills (psych myself out to get up them), and I am doing better with hills, I think my 1st century I want to be flat. So contratulations to you, and DH you did great job!!
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08-13-2006, 11:31 AM #6
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Great job GLC.. and tulip! That's a great accomplishment and something to be proud of!
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08-13-2006, 01:06 PM #7
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Great job! Thanks for writing such a detailed report. I'm going to do a century in September. I've been worried because I was wiped out at the end of a metric century last year. This year I have a better, lighter bike, and am in better shape, but still...so if/when I hit that wall around 60-80 miles, I'll keep your experience in mind and just keep going. I love how much we learn from and help each other here!
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08-13-2006, 02:46 PM #8
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Super Job! You did great! Now you'll be surprised how easy all other centuries are... it's that first one... not knowing... that's tough!
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08-13-2006, 02:57 PM #9
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Congrats!!!!! What an awesome job. Hope you come up with another goal ride soon.... enjoy
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08-14-2006, 04:56 AM #10
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Does that mean they get easier? I did my first century this weekend, and although I felt great the whole way, it was a looooonnnnggg way to go on my bike. I don't like driving 100 miles, so sitting on my bike for 7 hours was definitely a new experience (but one I really liked). It was a ton of fun, tho!
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Congrats on your 102 mile ride!!! You must feel so incredibly proud of yourself, and you should! Way to go!
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08-13-2006, 03:08 PM #11
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Incredible.
And wonderful.
Congrats!!! You deserve to celebrate.
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08-13-2006, 06:16 PM #12
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Way to go!!! You should be very proud.
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08-13-2006, 06:59 PM #13
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Congratulations!!
That was a wonderful account of your day! I haven't ridden a bike in over 15 years (or so) and I rode for the first time today. I look forward to my first "big" ride. It sounds like you had a blast!!
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08-14-2006, 03:45 AM #14
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I bet you could do Six Gap or Three Gap over in Dahlonega in September. I did Three Gap last year and, up till 3-State 3-Mountain in Chatanooga last spring it was the most fun bike ride I've ever had. (But it closes out, and hotels fill up fast!)
Congratulations! I'll be interested to hear about your husband's experience with randonneuring out there.
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