On Monday (Kinda late, but better than never) I finally contacted a local coach that had been recommended to me. Changed my life! He re-fit my bike - raised the seat a whole lot and put on a longer stem. Also changed the position of my cleats. Like getting a new bike!

I rode his group ride today and learned a ton from him and other riders - it really helped me feel ready for the Century. Plus a guy on the ride helped lay out my riding strategy - think of the first 20 miles as a slow warm up, do a moderate 70 miles, save your speed for the last 20 miles. I think psychologically it will work well for me.

Also - do you have an eating and drinking plan? I have a loose one - Accel gel (1 to 4 protein to carb ration) , water and GU20 for the first 60 - 80 miles, then caffeine Gu for the last 20 - 30 miles. Only the occasional pretzel and banana. I also will bring a few envelopes of Perpetum (tastes gross but has protein) in case I get hungry - found out I can't eat on longer rides.

Any suggestion or ideas that you have on this?

Lisa