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Old 04-25-10, 03:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Machka
As 10 Wheels states, a century is 100 miles in 24 hours ... done as one ride.
That's only 4.2 mph! (If it takes you that long, you aren't ready!)

Generally, practically, it's a 100 miles in much less than 24 hours! Few organizations running a "century" are going to have the patience to wait around so long!
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