I got a little nervous today too!

Yesterday I went out while it was 95 for a 35 mile ride, went too hard on a crappy food day, and got sick to my stomach later that evening because I made so many wrong choices earlier in the day. That evening had me second guessing things!

But I'm still in for the entire 100 miles, solo. I will force a reasonable pace, definitely rest more than I have been during my training runs, and I won't let the pacelines and groups pressure me into taking it harder than I can sustain.

Since I'm notorious for pushing too hard and being lax on my bike nutrition at times, I’m going to put that nervous energy into preparing well this week, lay out a general speed/rest stop plan, do light rides every day in the early evening heat, fuel up wisely, and hydrate, hydrate, hydrate (no excess caffeine or sugar).

No worries, we'll all survive! Best of luck!