Nanci,

Firstly, congratulations on completing the 200km against such relentless winds. Wind has to be the worst thing of all - it's merciless, it's unpredictable and it's like cycling into a brick wall.
To have covered such long distances on your own, with no-one to draft, or take turns drafting with, is truly admirable - good planning revising the route beforehand - that was one factor you didn't need to worry about at least, especially as you were riding alone.
It was a fantastic report - I always wonder about other peoples' experiences of long-distance events and as I'm just a mere beginner dabbling with centuries at the minute - it's really helpful to know what you ate, what you wore, how you coped psychologically with the distance, etc. I have the greatest admiration for you.
I can't even begin to fathom how people cope with 600km distances, or ironmen triathlons - it's beyond my comprehension; but then, I guess it's always a gradual thing and it's all just a journey where you suddenly find yourself further down the road than you'd ever thought you'd get (metaphorically and physically!). Always something to be aiming for.
Thanks so much for sharing - and congratulations again.