Quote Originally Posted by Trekhawk
You have inspired me doing this distance on your own. I want to ride a century in 2006 but have been thinking it might not happen as all the organized rides I like dont seem to fit in with visiting friends and family from Aust or husband's trips away. Seems I could just take a page out of your book and do my own century ride when its convenient for me.
Trekhawk--SadieKate and I have at times discussed the whole randonneur/brevet approach to doing long distances on your own. SK knows way more about this than I do, so maybe she can chime in. But check out the FAQs on the Randonneurs USA page.

Any century on your own up there where you live would also include a whole lot of climbing. I'm pretty sure there is a brevet or two in the valley not too far from you. Again, I defer to SK.

And LadyJai...my gawd, woman, you ROCK! I agree with what Trek said: