High five! And in the cold too? I'm in awe. Most I've done in one ride is 46 (though it felt longer...)
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Thread: Metric Century - Celebration!
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02-12-2012, 05:32 PM #1
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At least I don't leave slime trails.
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02-12-2012, 05:40 PM #2
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Congratulations! I haven't done a metric since my accident in 2005. It's a great accomplishment!
Emily
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02-12-2012, 05:41 PM #3
Yes I Can
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Good for you. And yes we Totally Get It!!!! Contrats on a job well done!! And winter too! Big Bonus Points.
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02-12-2012, 07:08 PM #4
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Hurray! I can remember how proud I was of my first metric century. Here's to many more!
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02-13-2012, 04:58 AM #5
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Congratulations! The best I have done yet is 57 miles on my 57th birthday. Sometime this spring I hope to do a metric.
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02-13-2012, 07:25 AM #6
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Congratulations! That's a great accomplishment.
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02-13-2012, 08:54 AM #7
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Bask in your accomplishment. It is always so great to achieve a goal.
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02-13-2012, 06:07 PM #8
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yay you! I give my bike a red star decal for each metric century. That way I can brag when people ask about the stars on the frame.
Such a good feeling.Good for you and here's to many more.
marnimarni
Katy, Texas
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