Salt Lake Century

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I did the full last year. My advice is to start after the pack...at least 10 minutes. I think if you do that your ride will be much more enjoyable. I would NOT recommend starting with the pack. I have never ridden in such a chaotic ride as this one, but I started with the pack, which was a mistake.

It's not a pretty ride; the only scenery is really when you get out to the causeway and ride to the island (which is nice) . It is a flat ride, and good for an early season century (or whatever length you choose to ride).

Also, be aware that last year the riders in the shortest length did not get lunch, even though they paid the same entry fee (the lunch stop was at a rest stop that was not on the shortest route). I don't know if they remedied that this year, but it's worth asking about if you sign up for the shortest route.

Have fun if you decide to go for it!

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I just signed up to do the metric. I will either head out before the 'official' start time or wait till after the big rush goes out. I need to ride the miles before LRRH. I will be out of town the weekend before LRRH and I don't know what type of riding I will be able to fit it....time with twin sis for our bdays

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I just signed up to do the metric. I will either head out before the 'official' start time or wait till after the big rush goes out.

So where is our report??? Looked like you may have had a mighty strong headwind coming home (just like last year)!

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So where is our report??? Looked like you may have had a mighty strong headwind coming home (just like last year)!

I had a very good ride on Saturday. I did 73 miles in 4 hrs 40 min according to my garmin. That even includes time where I didn't stop the timer at a rest stop, so all in all, I was pleased with myself. I was riding with some terrific ladies and it made the ride so pleasant. I was the 'youngster' of the group The heat got to me and then there was the wind. I was surprised at how well I did with the wind In fact, I wondered if I had a wind because I rode pretty good in it. We took longer breaks than I would have by myself and maybe that aided in my attitude. I wasn't 'wasted' at the end of the ride. Still no century, but I didn't plan on a century...maybe not even for the LRRH. I think it is more 'MENTAL' for me. I defeat myself with my thinking before I even get started. The route was well marked this year and the rest stops seemed better organized. They even had ICE which made replenishing liquids better. I like very cold water when I ride, I guess because I sweat so much. I wore a sweat band around my head that I would wet down at the stops too. That helped in keeping me a little cooler. I was surprised at how much I enjoyed the ride We started the ride away from the mass start where BBTC riders parked and so we avoided the mad rush at the beginning. The one thing I would say is that they need to have lunch set up by 10am. I waited, along with the ladies I rode with, but for me, if I was on my own, I would not have waited. This, again, I think, aided in my enjoyment of the ride. I was well rested for the ride back where the wind and heat would normally have eaten me up.

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Sharon, I'm glad you had a good ride and found some ladies to hang with. Riding with others can really make a difference, even if you have to adjust your pace a little bit. I think you'll be able to make the LRRH ... 73 miles at SL century was a great training ride for that!