Calls for thoughts/advice 1st CenturyRide

[bikerchick68]

another tidbit from the voice of experience... Porta Potties are at the SAG stop for a reason. Use them. Otherwise if/when you skip one, you may very well end up hunkered behind a small shrub in your road shoes peeing as people (mostly guys) snicker and holler "you OK?" as they ride by yeah, been there and done that. I NEVER skip the porta potties now.

Also, don't forget your Chamois Butt'r... or Assos or whatever... not chafing is a great thing and will make it an enjoyable experience... You can now buy the sample size Chamois Butt'r (REI has them if you have one near you) and carry extra in your seat bag.

Have a great ride and I look forward to hearing how well ya did!

[Tri Girl]

Everyone has given great advice. I don't have anything new to add except that I always take more than I need. I know I'll never regret having too much, but certainly will regret not having enough. I used an extra big saddle bad last time and carried a ton of stuff (also had a bento box and a small handlebar bag). For me, I know it's extra weight, but the security in knowing I have all I could need for many possible scenarios is woth the extra weight (but you're climbing so that may be a different story). Bring leg warmers and a jacket at the least. They can cram easily if need be.

[Veronica]

If it's going to be a hot day, but I'm starting early in the morning, I like to wear a bolero over a sleeveless jersey. Just remember to reapply sunscreen on your arms and shoulders if you go this route when you take off the bolero. My bolero seems to absorb all my sunscreen.

V.

[ehirsch83]

Zondian,

No one else has picked up on this, but didn't you mention in the welcome thread that you have only been riding for a month? If I read this wrong, then please ignore this!
But if I read this correct, you might want to either give yourself some more time before you tackle a century, or see if there is a shorter option that you could ride instead.

I do not want to seem negative in any way, but a century is a long distance, and if you have upped your mileage that fast, it could lead to injury or at the very least a very unpleasant ride that could taint your opinion of centuries in the future.

again, if I read that other post wrong, then please ignore this!!

[Zen]

tract
1. an expanse or area of land, water, etc.; region; stretch.
2. Anatomy.
a. a definite region or area of the body, esp. a group, series, or system of related parts or organs: the digestive tract.
b. a bundle of nerve fibers having a common origin and destination.

[Starfish]

tract
1. an expanse or area of land, water, etc.; region; stretch.
2. Anatomy.
a. a definite region or area of the body, esp. a group, series, or system of related parts or organs: the digestive tract.
b. a bundle of nerve fibers having a common origin and destination.

Different than the Luge Track I was picturing for GI.

[Zen]

Though that can sometimes be a good analogy