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A group to share stories about epic and not so epic 100-mile+ rides. Suggest routes. Let others know of organized rides in your area. Ask experienced century riders questions about training, nutrition and equipment.

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What Centuries Are You Riding in 2010? 37 Replies

I figure that if I go ahead and register, then I'm more motivated to train. So I register early, and often! ALl of these rides are in NC. Anyone in SC or VA who knows of good rides in your state, ple…

Started by Lou Plummer. Last reply by TheologyGeek Jul 9.

Interesting Centuries 3 Replies

This is probably a pretty silly idea for a discussion, but I thought I'd try it out anyway. Most of the centuries in my area (Auburn, Alabama; Montgomery, Alabama; Columbus, Georgia) are pretty bor…

Started by John Pennisi. Last reply by Rapunzel (Elizabeth) Jul 9.

Raven Rock Ramble 2 Replies

I think Lou posted his experience from the 2010 Raven Rock Ramble Century in his Veloreview blog. I wanted to add some notes here. For a little longer version visit Triangle Bicycle Commuter It was…

Started by Jack Bulkley. Last reply by Lou Plummer May 6.

Larry Schwartz Award (Century a Month Club) 3 Replies

The goal is to ride a century a month. The reward is a medal, sense of satisfaction and some great year-round fitness. Is anyone else participating this year?It's not yet too late for 2010. See the U…

Started by Lou Plummer. Last reply by Lou Plummer Apr 30.

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Comment by Meg Macdonald 16 hours ago: Hey northern NV and CA riders,
Come ride the Somersett Challenge Ride to Defeat ALS ride in Reno on August 21! There are 82, 50, or 30 miles options. I lost my mother to this dreadful disease 16 years ago. Please support this cause! See the link under Featured Events.

Comment by Ted Meisky on July 25, 2010 at 4:33pm: 4 years ago my friend Frank created a century route with as much climbing as he could cram in. We dubbed the ride "The FRANK" which is not so much an homage but more of a way for us to remember who to blame. We had a steady rain for the first 30 miles but that kept the temperatures below 80 all day (for a change). I lost track of how many climbs there are but there are 4 that are over 20% and I saw 28% on my Garmin on 2 occasions. I think the weather front messed with my altimeter because this route has registered more elevation gain in previous years. http://connect.garmin.com/activity/41842268

Frank is also the ride director of the Columbus Fall Challenge, a 2 day, 220 mile weekend with 16,000+ ft. of climbing, so I have that to look forward to in a couple of months.

Comment by Lou Plummer on July 25, 2010 at 10:57am: I'll be riding my century for July next Saturday, 7/24. My club is sponsoring a ride to raise money for a local man who refurbs bike for a Christmas give away. When he started 19 years ago, he gave away 18 bikes. Last year, he gave away over 1,000.

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Comment by Rapunzel (Elizabeth) on July 24, 2010 at 11:58am: I have determined after today's 70 mile ride that I will not attempt a century with temps in the mid to upper 90's...or heat indexes above 100. It is amazing how much the heat taps your strength.

If you're interested... today, my hubby and I rode together [finally after not being to ride with him for over 2 months!] knowing temps would reach upper 90's. We hoped to be back before they did. Well...the day started with a morning low of 80 degrees [instead of 74] - not a good sign. We rode anyway. (My idea - I was firmly set on doing that long route up at the Bud plant that I hadn't been able to do since last year.)

I could tell that the temps exceeded 90 by the 1030-11am range. We got back just before 1pm. Those last couple of hours were a real test - physically...and especially mentally.

We took a turn to cut off a couple miles and a couple of hills. I knew that would cut my mileage...and by golly, I was going to get my computer to say 70, no matter what. So my hubby rested in the shade (since I had the key to the car) while I did a short 2-mile loop till my bike computer tripped that 70 mark. (Really, I wanted 75 for the day but stick a fork in me, I'm done!)

Most of the centuries for which I'm shooting (a couple as backup's) are in September with temps that will be 10...even 20 degrees cooler, depending. With those temps, a century would be no problem.

Today after 70 miles in these extreme temps, I'm tired but not slayed. I think this bodes well for my upcoming century endeavors. At least, I hope so! :-)

Comment by Ross Del Duca on July 20, 2010 at 9:19pm: Finished up the Seattle to Portland double-century over two days this last weekend. http://justanothercyclist.com for the story.

Next month - 135 miles from Sacramento to Palo Alto

Septembre - 72 miles around Lake Tahoe.

Comment by Ted Meisky on July 18, 2010 at 5:04pm: Could be mine

Comment by Lou Plummer on July 18, 2010 at 5:01pm: Um, I think I have a funeral to go to...

Comment by Ted Meisky on July 18, 2010 at 4:39pm: Hey Lou. If you're looking for another century, you can always come up here. We're suffering through a ride next weekend that has 9,300 ft. of climbing with 2 climbs that top out at 25%

Comment by Ted Meisky on July 18, 2010 at 4:33pm: @Lou Yeah, that's a fun descent but it is a bit short.

Comment by Lou Plummer on July 18, 2010 at 4:31pm: I don't have another century scheduled until 7/31. My summer schedule lends itself more to lots of medium distance (40-60 miles) morning rides. Plus, It's freaking Southeast NC in July. So, while I've been getting 250-300 miles a week, there will only be one century in July. (Unless Ted shows up on my doorstep)