Congratulations on finishing your first century! Cartersville was my first many years ago. I wasn't able to do it this year because I was in Virginia visiting family and doing some riding there. My DH and several friends rode it and said that many people had troubles with cramping so it sounds like you did a great job with your hydration and nutrition to keep the cramps away.

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This century is billed as the 2nd largest GA ride. I did my first metric this spring at the Best Dam Ride which is billed as the 3rd largest ride. I am still not sure what bills itself as the 1st ride.
Since there are so many cyclists here, there are several rides that are close to the metro Atlanta area that get a big turnout. I've never seen anyone billing themselves as the largest but I'm guessing that Six Gap would beat any other ride out there. The Cartersville century gets around 900 riders. Six Gap limits the number of riders to 2500 and usually sells out. It's quite an experience at the start to be surrounded by so many cyclists.

I'm glad you enjoyed the ride!