Arielmoon, I'm sure you're out riding as I type this. I hope it's going well!!! I can't wait for your ride report!
I finished my century yesterday and it was amazing. Of course it was challenging and there was pain involved, but I did it! I actually met up with some folks I know at about mile 40, so I didn't really ride alone. It was fun to be with a small group...and great for drafting!
I hope your ride goes as well as mine did!
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10-19-2008, 07:52 AM #1
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10-19-2008, 01:55 PM #2
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I Did It!!!!
wooooooooooooo hoooooooooooooooo!!!
We started out in a big group to the first rest stop at 30 miles. Most of the people I knew were doing 55 except for the 19 yr old mechanic from LBS. So after the stop he and I headed out and rode the entire time together. We have ridden in group ride and are well matched.
Lunch stop at 55 miles.
At about 60 miles my right leg/ knee started hurting. It felt like a hamstring spasm.
Rest stop at 75 miles I felt pretty good. Had to inspire the kid so I told him he was getting arse whooped by a 40 year old newbie.
Rest stop at 90 and I am hurting pretty good. Right knee is throbbing and I am mostly pedaling with the left leg. Still smiling though.
The Hawthorne trail is a rails to trail and it is GORGEOUS. Nice and flat for a while to give my knee a rest.
The kid pretty much pulled me the last 5 miles although I managed to lead to the finish. My xBF made some encouraging signs and posted 2 of them on the route. This was in my truck when I got there:
The sign was in the truck not him... LOL
He also took some action shots so I may add more later.
Thank you everyone! The advice here was priceless! The support was awesome and they even had vegan hot dogs at the finish!
I am resting on the couch with ice on my knees but I am very proud!Last edited by arielmoon; 10-20-2008 at 08:05 AM.
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10-19-2008, 02:16 PM #3
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action shots
Here is the turn coming into the finish.
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10-19-2008, 02:46 PM #4
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FANTASTIC! Great Job, Arielmoon! Your awesome smile says it all!
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10-19-2008, 04:32 PM #5
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CONGRATS!!!
I was waiting for your ride report and so glad that it came with pictures!!
I knew that you'd do great. And it looks like you had fun - sore knees and all.
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10-19-2008, 05:08 PM #6
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Yahoo!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!
Great pics too, by the way
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10-19-2008, 05:12 PM #7
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Oh and my partner has ridden the ride a few years in a row and this is the best he has ever done. 5 hours 17 mins.
I am very glad to have had someone to ride with. There were very long stretches where we were by our selves.Last edited by arielmoon; 10-19-2008 at 05:21 PM.
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10-20-2008, 05:10 AM #8
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Congrats and great pics.
I think on most rides of that length, unless you are really determined to ride with someone and are well-matched, you end up going at your own speed and get separated.
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