Congrats on it and the oomph to do your own!
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In a country governed by the metric system, imperial centuries are a rare animal.
So today we managed on our own, supported by power gels, bars, a coke, a stopover with one non-alcoholic beer, an espresso and a cheese sandwich as well as "nut croissants" (that's a pastry with a moist nut filling - very nutritious).
170 K plus 1850 meters elevation gain. Phew. The last 60 were flat, thank the gods. But with headwind, pulling became hard work.
Average 21.5 kph - total ride time, with stops, 9 hours. The minute we entered our neighborhood again rain came pouring down, so talk about utilizing opportunity when it's there.
My butt hurts. I need a fattier "bottom ointment".
Yep, our most epic ride so far.
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Congrats on it and the oomph to do your own!
Nut croissants!!!! Yum!!!
It is always wise to go into longer rides with good fuelling options.
And good job on the ride - I was just really distracted by the food....
Sarah
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I ended up doing a 120-mile ride yesterday, and unfortunately, there were no nut-croissants. I didn't properly fuel at all and I'm paying for it today - tired, listless, unmotivated, and hungry!
For 3 days, I get to part of a thousand other journeys.
Alpine- Wow! Congrats on completing your self-supported century!!!! I, too, was distracted by all the food... sounds yummy!!!! Kudos to you!
and PedalWench- you did 120 miles???? Why??? Just kidding- that's iiiiiinnnnncredible!!!! I'm in awe and amazement!
So proud of you both!!!
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Ha! Mine was really a mistake -- I only thought we were doing 100. Ooops! Should have done the math first. It was especially bad since I should be recovering from Ride the Rockies. And a bruised/broken rib. Ooops!
For 3 days, I get to part of a thousand other journeys.
Check out my running blog: www.turtlepacing.blogspot.com
Cervelo P2C (tri bike)
Bianchi Eros (commuter/touring road bike)
1983 Motobecane mixte (commuter/errand bike)
Cannondale F5 mountain bike