That is awesome! I've been riding for 25+ years, raced in college, think of myself as a pretty good cyclist...BUT I've only once ridden a century when I was 19 (which was a long time ago). You have done a difficult and great thing!
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09-11-2008, 04:03 PM #1
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09-11-2008, 04:17 PM #2
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Good for you! You are an inspiration.
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09-11-2008, 04:23 PM #3
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Gabriellesca, that is so wonderful! Thanks for letting us know--we were wondering how it all went. You should be incredibly proud of yourself.
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09-11-2008, 04:52 PM #4
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YEAH!!!! I had tears in my eyes reading your post! I remember reading the first post and hearing how you were going from scared to excited to ride the century. I was cheering you on on race day. I am sooo glad you posted your report! How absolutely wonderful!!!! What a ride! And oh man, I'm so happy your team pulled through for you! Great job at finishing even though you felt sick. I love the tatoo! I hope you look at that every time you start to feel down - you're a fabulous woman who can accomplish anything she sets out to do. You've proven that beyond a doubt.
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09-11-2008, 05:51 PM #5
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That is one inspiring story Gabrielle. Congratulations!!
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09-11-2008, 05:55 PM #6
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Amen to that. There are many of us here who've never done such a thing. You're truly an inspiration.
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09-11-2008, 06:00 PM #7
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excuse me, a 10 hour century is GREAT! congratulations!!
sounds to me like maybe you just started too fast? You really did a long hard ride. I'm very impressed.Last edited by mimitabby; 09-11-2008 at 06:02 PM.
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09-11-2008, 09:41 PM #8
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i just want to add congrats for just getting out and getting on the bike and starting the process! i read the blog and also had tears, how exciting for you! that's great, you are indeed an inspiration. thanks for having the honesty and guts to take us through everything you were feeling throughout.
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09-11-2008, 09:44 PM #9
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Fantastic! Congratulations!
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09-11-2008, 10:42 PM #10
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Wooo - amazing! Well done!
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09-11-2008, 11:11 PM #11
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You are awesome!! Thank you so much for telling your story - I am totally inspired by you and can’t wait until I get a century under my belt! I enjoyed looking at your blog too - great stats. You did an incredible job and I am so happy that you had such awesome support!!
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