Death Valley Century on Saturday

[maillotpois]

If you have put in good training rides (up to 75 miles or so) you should be fine. 10 hours may seem scary but it is pretty generous. 5 miles before each rest stop, start making a mental checklist of what you need to do, so that you go in with a plan: check tire air, fill bottles, potty - whatever it is you need to do. Keep repeating the list to yourself as you near the rest stop so you don't forget anything and can be as efficient as possible.

When it seems easy, ride hard. When it starts to feel hard or tough, ride easy.

On the stem/scapula issue - that is something you may want to get checked AFTER your century. It may be a bit uncomfortable, and perhaps your fit should be adjusted, but it's a good rule of thumb not to change anything significant like that right before a big ride.

[zoom-zoom]

Have a great ride--DH just did his 2nd ride in DV on the 16th. It was super hot that day (only in the 90s the day before and day after, but 111 on the day of his ride), but keeping on hydration makes a big difference. Also make sure you're getting electrolytes, since you will be covered in salt crust by the end of the ride.

[ivorygorgon]

Thank you for the encouragement everyone!! I am pretty sure I can do the distance, but still pretty worried about time.

I am planning on getting a bike fit in the near future. I am hoping that will solve the levator scapula issue.

Thanks again!