Thanks for keeping us up to date! It was a "breathless" moment there waiting to hear from you!
And, good that you did a recovery ride next day out. Always my philosophy to keep them legs a movin' !
Now, of course, we will want to know about your next big ride!
Do however, take a day off- your body needs to rest for that century coming up! I know, I know, its tempting but don't give in! Better rested than bonking on the next one, right?
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05-10-2005, 04:14 PM #1
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05-11-2005, 11:24 AM #2
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i always (well.. almost always) take the day before off (which is almost always a friday!)... i seem to ride better that way! i'll be doing my after-work rides the rest of the week... and rest friday to be all fresh and chipper saturday morning!
it doesn't look like it will be as cold this weekend as last weekend was! YAY! julian (sunday) will be cooler since it's higher up.. but that's good for climbing! route 66 won't be much different from what i'm used to since it's desert.. i just hope it doesn't decide to be windy 
i hate doing my short rides in strong wind.. i can't imagine 100 miles it! 
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05-12-2005, 10:39 AM #3
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I'm glad to see everyone thinking that you can do this! I'm doing a century on Saturday and a metric on Sunday, and I (and everyone I know) was beginning to question my sanity! Saturday's is a gorgeous ride that I didn't want to miss, and Sunday is the Diabetes Tour De Cure, so I CAN'T miss that one! Good luck - if you can do it, maybe so can I!
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05-12-2005, 09:13 PM #4
I love headwinds! Really?
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Let's got for it Audio!
I'm gonna try my first century Sat too, only it'll just be me, myself, and I - and Allez!.....I'm so stoked about it. I figured I'd MTB Sun, just for something different to do!!! I'll be thinking about ya both days!!!
Wishing us Both luck!
Heck we're Women, Hear Us Roar!!!....we can do Anything!!!Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, champagne in one hand, strawberries in the other, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming: "Yeah Baby! What a Ride!"
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05-13-2005, 07:18 AM #5
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Corsaire Mac!
That's funny - this is actually going to be my first 'organized' century! All my other ones were just me! Well, actually, the very first was with my BF down in Miami (he lives there) and then I did one with 3 other people, but nothing organized, with rest stops and stuff. I'm looking forward to it! You can do it - I know you can. Stop often to eat, and get some 'real' food. I usually hit the wall at around 65-75 miles. Just take a good break then, off the bike, sit down to let your legs relax, get some good food in you (hate admitting this, but a real coke with sugar and caffiene does wonders at this point...) and then the rest is just a short 30 mile. You can ride 30 miles, right? It's all a mind game - have fun playing!!!!
I can't wait until Monday to hear everyone's stories!
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05-13-2005, 11:35 AM #6
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Corsair... please post and tell us how great you did after completing your first century! It's a big deal and definitely something to be proud of!!!
Audio-A... if you like riding with others you'll love the organized ride! I do waaaaaay better when I have someone (or a bunch of someone's) to chat with as I ride... the nice thing about these events is they're not typically races. I go as fast I feel comfortable going on the day in question! Sometimes I finish in great time, and other times I struggle and anm happy to finish
Cali- temps have warmed up down here and we're looking at a spectacular weekend as far as the weather goes... Julian should be AWESOME!
There is a fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness".
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05-13-2005, 05:01 PM #7
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All right the 3 of you- have a great time at it!
Advice regarding centuries- Make it a POINT to drink ONE bottle (minimum) water, drink whatever between rest stops and then drink some more when you get to a rest stop (no need to eat alot- just enough to energize you- remember food in another couple of hours-) If they have sports drink I suggest you dilute it with water in BOTH bottles, yes BOTH! This will keep electrolytes in your body. No need to Bonk ever!!!!!
(Advice from someone who has done 4 centuries this year and so far logged about 2600 miles since Jan 1st- no guy in a diner! )
Have FUN! IF you take care of yourself, then you can talk with people you pass or who pass you- neat bike, great shirt, etc. It makes the ride more of a community effort and you'll love the responses!!!
One last piece of advice- keep drinking AFTER the ride. VERY IMPORTANT!
Let us know how you all do! No hiding out, now!
Nancy
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