100.2 miles

[SandyLS]

I just wanted all of you to know that I finished my first century ride today, the Assenmacher 100 out of Swartz Creek, MI. I was one of the last riders back and my average MPH was 13.7, a snails pace for many of you, but I rode all 100.2 miles of it. I 'm wondering how my body will will be feeling tomorrow. Right now I'm tired but not too sore. The weather was pretty cool, in the low 60's with a miserable drizzle all day long. I think that might have been better than the heat and humidity we had been having earlier last week.
I don't often post on the forum but I lurk almost every day. I sure did use a lot of the tips you ladies have shared to get through those miles. Thanks so much. I rode by myself as my kids and grandkids had other things to do today. Tonight this 60 year old grandma is feeling pretty proud of herself!

[Kalidurga]

I can't imagine riding 100.2 miles now, much less 18 years from now. Ladies like you, Sandy, are an inspiration

And, by the way, I love your profile photo!

[PinkBike]

awesome!! congratulations, you done good!!!

[Delta7]

Wow, congrats ! The Tour of Napa Valley was today, beautiful weather... one day I'll do the full century (we did the easy 30 miler today with a stop at the outlet shops 'o course)

[mudmucker]

Now stop with that "my average was 13.7 mph, a snail's pace". You did bleeping hundred miles ! Good for you and power to ya. As Kalidurga says, inspirational for those of us a bit behind 60.

[Zen]

You bet your (not so happy) heiney you have something to be proud of! And that's a very respectable average. I'm not there yet.

I hope your grandkids realize what a cool granny they have.

I can't help but think of that ride as the Assmasher 100

[mimitabby]

13.7 is NOT a snail's pace. if that's a snail's pace, WHAT AM I???
I'd be happy with that average and you're
5 years older than me.
Congrats on a hot summer century!

[Susan126]

Kudos Sandy! Way to go! I am always excited whenever I hear stories like yours. Gives me hope and inspiration! You go girl!!!!!!!!!

Keep on pedaling!

Sue

[divingbiker]

Good job! Having done my first century last month at the same average speed, and being 10 years younger than you are, I agree with the others--quit it with the badmouthing yourself! You did it, and you did great!

[makbike]

Yet another TE member who has been biten by the "century bug." Congratulations! You had a stellar day! And I hope there are future centuries on your list of rides to do.

[sbctwin]

Congratulations!!!! I hope you know, you ROCK!!!! (oh wait, YOU RIDE!!!! )

[Mr. Bloom]

Tonight this 60 year old grandma is feeling pretty proud of herself!

Awesome!

I'll be happy if I can average 13mph when I'm 60! I'm 44 and averaged about 14mph on my first century a couple months ago.

Congrats!

[sundial]

Wow, that's FANTASTIC!!! You are such a groovy granny! What a story to pass on to the grandkids.

[boy in a kilt]

Good job. The century mark is a big step.

I'm contemplating whether I want to try a double next year or focus on helping my wife get ready for her first century. Both ideas have their merits but I think watching my wife finish a century will be more rewarding that proving to myself once again that I can shut down my rational mind and keep going just a little while longer.

Drink LOTS of water today and tomorrow and take a little light exercise tomorrow (a walk will suffice). Both will help flush the sludge out of your muscles. Some good clean protein and carbohydrates will help you recover too.

[twiggjlm]

Congratulations! That is amazing! I can't wait to ride me first century! What an accomplishment. Kudos to you!!