My First Century is Saturday!

[ibcycling]

I think I'm ready. I'm so excited! I started riding last spring, just over a year ago. Last year at this time I was struggling to ride 15 miles on my mountain bike and now I'm hooked, got a road bike, and even have the clipless shoes. Never thought I'd turn into a "cyclist" LOL!

I've ridden the entire course just not all at once. I know to pace myself, drink lots of water, and make sure to eat a little every hour. Any other tips I should know about?

Wish me luck!

Lora

[sbctwin]

Have FUN!!! Ride your own ride. You will do great...

[spokewench]

You ARE READY! No to go and have fun!

[wackyjacky1]

Oh, I'm jealous! Maybe this time next year I can post the same thing.

Good luck, I'm sure you'll have a blast!

[Scarlet]

Hi ibcycling.......
just enjoy and feel the thrill when you finish......
its awsome
never let it go
do what the other peeps say an ride ur own ride
i did after not completing someone elses and feeling very peed off
so do it cos you know you can
and please let us all know how it went
good luck
scarlet xx

[ibcycling]

Thanks, thanks, thanks!

A friend from the club I ride with called and wanted to know if I was riding the century Sat. She's not sure if she'll do the entire 100 but wanted to ride together so that will be fun! The only part I don't want to do alone is Webber Canyon. I'm good at mentally defeating myself on hills so I'm much better if I can talk to someone as I ride up and distract the bad voices in my head.

[OakLeaf]

Remember to replace electrolytes. Water is good, but drink sports drinks or eat salty foods, too.

[ibcycling]

Yea! I DID IT!!! It was a great ride and I had FUN! I'll get some pictures posted tomorrow when I figure out the camera I bought last night. LOL! The weather was wonderful, cloudy, slight breeze (5mph), and around 70. SAG support was wonderful and the rest stops were well stocked.

I rode the first 25 alone and started at 6:30am. I met up with a friend that skipped the first loop and wanted to do 75 today. She's a much more experienced rider than I am and rides a little faster but we found a good rhythm. Webber Canyon was challenging because I'm a hill weenie but we made it up! The decent into Prosser was FUN. I was struggling some but felt better after the rest stop. We had a nice tailwind back to Benton City and took a longish break. I was energized when we left there for the last 20 miles and we zipped right along. I think the endorphins must have kicked in because I was in great shape when we finished! I was glad to be done and starved but still felt great.

We averaged 15.3 which thrills me! Not bad for my first century. We only got passed a few times and it was by a fast local club so no big deal. Now I'm just going to hang out and go to sleep early.

Oh, I also met a fellow TE lady at one of the stops and got a pic. Very fun to put a face to a name. Only I forgot my screen name and told her the wrong one. LOL! I think I must have been a little tired.

WhoooHooooo!

Lora

I also met a fellow TE lady at one of the rest stops. I'll get the pics up tomorrow.

[motochick]

Awesome, that gives me a lot of encouragement that I will be able to do one someday! Bet you will sleep good tonite.

Brenda

[Tri Girl]

Congrats on your first century! Sounds like it was the perfect day for you: company, good weather, nice early start, great average.
Way to go! And yes, we'll need pictures.

[Susan126]

Congratulations Lora!

Wow 15.3 average is pretty dang good! I can't wait to see the pictures!

Again Woo Hoo and congratulations!

Sue

[makbike]

Lora,

Congratulations. It is official, you have now been bitten by the century bug.

[Mr. Bloom]

Great job! When's the next one?

[SandyLS]

Great job, Lora. Wow! a century with an average of over 15mph. Way to go. I hope you are doing well today. Get lots of rest and lots of calories.

[wackyjacky1]

Yay! Good for you! Thanks for posting the update -- looking forward to seeing those pics.