Cool Breeze Century complete!

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Wow, five centuries already this year. I'm impressed. I'm new to biking and currently training for my first century (the Sea Gull Century in Maryland in October). Anyone else doing that one? Any advice for us century newbies?

I think I remember someone else on this board training to do the SeaGull...check out the Team in Training posts, as I responded to her there, I think.
At any rate, if you're training for it, just train for the distance; no need to train for any hills as it's flat, flat, flat. There was rain and wind when I rode it a couple of years ago and it's very popular, so hone your group riding skills (in other words, ride predictably and safely, using voice and hand signals and hope that others do too!) and enjoy the ride, rest stops and entire experience!

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No not doing Lighthouse this year - sortof been there done that (rode it the last 4 years). This year am going to Interbike In Las Vegas Sept. 28 - 30 so saving my pennies for that. Have fun on the ride, it's usually beautiful and if any of you out there want coastal views this is your ride. Miles and miles along the beautiful central CA coast. Although honestly the distance out to the Lighthouse (and past) although scenic is tough, major headwinds!!!! Make sure ride with someone to draft.

If looking for another interesting Century to do this year consider the SPOOKTACULAR out of Bakersfield (see kernwheelmen.org). Great ride. No traffic (or a traffic light that I could recall). Lots of climbing (opt for the 90 vs the 2 100+ rides).