Gone and entered for my first official event - a century next weekend!
The event was over-subscribed and myself and a friend managed to squeeze in by the skin of our teeth.
Scary thing is, we've been placed with a team of 20 triathletes (groups are in small packs, as easier to organise), who are supposed to be averaging 12.5mph, but are apparently always champing at the bit to go that bit faster!
I managed 82 miles last weekend, in absolutely torrential rain and horrible conditions. Averaged 14.7mph in 5 and a half hours, so I think I should be ok.
Just have visions of me in amongst all these amazonian goddesses, with my squidgy little body trying hard to catch up!
Just one quick question - I know nothing about the etiquette of pack riding - how do you know when it's your turn to take to the front (especially when it's windy). Don't want to do the wrong thing! Not that I'll be taking the lead much, but want to do my bit if it's expected of me!
Plan to do a couple of 50 milers this weekend to get me going!
Quite excited, but scared too!