I'm having a dilemma re:Century Ride this weekend and group

[Nole Girl]

Thanks for asking. I decided to ride by myself (well, there were 2000 other riders so I wasn't really "by myself"). I didn't want to put the group in the position to wait or not wait for me. I was also kind of embarrassed to even ask 'cuz it makes me feel like a slacker.

Anyway, I was planning on starting and at about mile 20 there is a Starbucks so I figured if I was miserable, I would head into the 'bucks and chill. I ended up feeling really good once I started riding. I finished the half, thought about riding to the 75 and than good sense prevailed and I quit at the 50 mile turnaround. I'm so glad I did because it was soooooo hot, and I felt good when I finished. I'm still disappointed that I wasn't up to the 100 today, but what the hell...there WILL be other rides.

Here is a picture at the top of one of the climbs. It was actually taken on a training ride but this is some of the awesome scenery I got to look at today.

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[Koronin]

That is a really cool picture.

[Velocivixen]

Thanks for the update! You did the right thing for you and that's all that matters. Great photo and breathtaking scenery. I'm like you in that I like to plan for "options" during my ride, so that if I decide I can't or don't want to keep going I can go for lunch or stop for coffee! Good going.

[turbojackie]

I think you did the right thing. There will be other rides and your health is the most important thing!

Beautiful scenery!

[sarahkonamojo]

Wow! How can you ride ANY distance with a view like that?
Hey, you did 50 miles when not at the top of your game. Nice!

[skywalkerbeth]

Whoa, where is that?

Congrats on 50 miles with a tough cold!

[Bike Chick]

I'm glad you found a solution and it all worked out for you. There will be other centuries and all that training hasn't gone to waste.

The photo is great. What beautiful scenery!