Quote Originally Posted by HoosierGiant View Post
In my mind, anyone who makes it to the finish line is to be applauded. Speed and time, while laudable results in and of themselves, are not nearly as important as the determination to train for the event, the courage to venture where few have gone before, and the mental fortitude to keep those cranks turning for 160 miles. So, applause for you!!
Thanks. I don't think I was in the best frame of mind when I wrote that yesterday. I was more pooped than pleased. I feel better today about the ride and my performance. I'm being too hard on myself--as usual.

I really l like these ultradistance events though. My goal next year, I think, is a double century. I just need to find one in the general vicinity.