My First Metric Century

**jmowry** · 03-23-2007, 11:09 AM

I have been lurking for some time now, but I could use some encouragement and words of wisdom. I am riding my first metric century, 66 miles, in the Spring Fling. My DH will ride with me the whole way and I plan to draft behind him in the headwinds. I am so excited and sooo nervous. I have not trained much, but I rode 35 miles last weekend and a 45 in the fall and have been spinning all winter. The course is mostly flat with rolling hills, so it is not a difficult ride. Wish me luck!

**maillotpois** · 03-23-2007, 11:14 AM

Good luck!!! You'll do great.

**mimitabby** · 03-23-2007, 11:18 AM

where is this ride? keep spinning, get out on your bike when you can and you will do fine!

**jmowry** · 03-23-2007, 11:30 AM

It is TOMORROW in Sulphur Springs, TX. The weather will be a high of 76 and winds will be 10-15 from the SE with possible gusts up to 20mph, but a good portion of the ride is all north, so the wind will be nice!

**FreshNewbie** · 03-23-2007, 11:47 AM

good luck and enjoy it. My first metric century was a surprise to me, went on a 30mile club ride, ended up lost (everybody with cure sheets) and turned out to me 62 miles hehehe

**momof4greatkids** · 03-23-2007, 11:54 AM

Jmowry, sounds like you picked a good ride and a good day w/a tailwind! You will do well. Enjoy it and please come back and give us a report.

Colleen

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