my first century !!!

[Alex]

Congratulations!

Alex

[maillotpois]

Congrats - that was our first century, too, back in 2001. Now I've done 8 double centuries, countless 200ks and centuries, brevets, Death Ride, etc. and DH and I both coach for TNT (currently coaching an elite Death Ride group).

It's all just beginning!

[Tri Girl]

Congrats, Susan!!! So very excited for you!!! I've known many people who've done that ride- and they have said nothing but the best about the scenery and the atmosphere of the ride. I keep wanting to do that ride for TNT, but after we just did fundraising last year for them (Nike San Fran mary), don't want to tap my family and friends too soon!

Congrats on your first century and for raising so much $ for LLS! Do you have pictures of you in your gear and helmet??

[luvs2ride]

You gals are the greatest! I just love this website !!

Well TriGirl, I am hoping to get my hands on some pictures in the next week. When you say you did Nike San Francisco . . are you talking about the Nike Women's marathon? I did that marathon in 2005 and 2006. It was my first full marathon in 05. Talk about a "girl's weekend!" I know what you mean about taking a break with TNT due to the fundraising. I've fundraised 5 times since 2004 and I am DONE (so are my family and friends by the way!!)

And Bikergal/Shelly, I remember seeing your Shark fins! Do you know where the tomato people were from? There sure were a lot of people on the course with tomatos on their helmets!

Dear Celeste/Joyce, You are an inspiration to me going out there as a leukemia survivor. GOOD Job! I didn't much like the hill at Emerald Bay either but what are you going to do? Better early in the ride then when your leggs are really "cooked!" I also remember those Texas spurs . . GO TEAM !!

Although I've considered myself a runner I'm now a "cycling convert" . . it is so much easier on my aging joints !! I could actually walk after the ride !! (although sitting was a bit more difficult-ha ha) My running friends still say that the bike does all the work for you . . I've invited them to ride with me !!!!!

happy riding!
Susan

[Celeste]

Do you know where the tomato people were from? There sure were a lot of people on the course with tomatos on their helmets!

Dear Celeste/Joyce, You are an inspiration to me going out there as a leukemia survivor. GOOD Job! I didn't much like the hill at Emerald Bay either but what are you going to do? Better early in the ride then when your leggs are really "cooked!" I also remember those Texas spurs . . GO TEAM !!

Thanks Susan!! Yes, it was a really difficult ride and I felt like a wuss by mile 12. LOL But what's a rookie to do? Keep going forward!! Keep pedaling!! Push down and pull up!! Woooo!

The bikers with tomatoes on their helmets were from Sacramento. There were a lot of them huh? I enjoyed all the helmet decorations; wish I would have gotten more pictures of them.

http://picasaweb.google.com/jmctbkpi...007CenturyRide

Here are the pics we took that hubby posted to a website from our weekend. Cannot seem to post single pictures for some reason. So here is the whole batch.

Ride On! and Go Team!

Hugs,
Joyce

[Scarlet]

Ab fab for you to do your first century, You must feel a great sense of acheivement and good inner health as well as your outer health.
many congratulations and......
cheers to your next one

scarlet
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