
Originally Posted by
Aggie_Ama
Thanks for all the encouragement. I talked with DH and he was extremely excited that I want to do this.
I am thinking the Metric, because every long ride I do I need a little encouragement at about mile 70. I won't have my normal cheerleader! If this goes well I may be enjoying lots of rides without him.
DH is going to spend the next week giving me a flat changing classes.
SadieKate- I have all the things to change a flat but the skills! I seem to have difficulty getting the tire back on the rim.

I think you should do the century! I have the same problem - somewhere around mile 65 to about mile 85 I wonder why I"m out here?...and can start to feel very demotivated so.......................I drink something with caffeine in it, get off the bike for a few minutes and eat something, and sing songs - really loud and really bad!!! Once I start giggling I"m ok and can keep on keepin on!!
Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, champagne in one hand, strawberries in the other, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming: "Yeah Baby! What a Ride!"