On Fri, 12 Sep 2003 17:59:21 +0000, Bob M wrote:

How far do people generally ride before riding a century? I ask because
my ride this Sunday is 100km, but I can also ride 100 miles. I'm thinking
of riding the 100 miles instead of the 100km. My long rides have been 55
miles (last week), 50 miles (the week before), 45 miles (two weeks
ago)...

If these represent high-water marks for you, then I would be uncomfortable
recommending that you ride a century. I'd like to see you have some 75+
mile rides in your legs first.

If, though, the ride is fairly flat you might be OK. Your butt will be
sore, as will your hands, but you will be OK. If, on the other hand, it
is quite hilly, you should consider seriously whether or not this would be
fun for you.

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David L. Johnson

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_`\(,_ | unequalled by any people in the Nineteenth Century. We are not
(_)/ (_) | to be curbed now. --Henry Cabot Lodge, 1895