Thanks for the report. You've instilled renewed confidence in me for my upcoming first century at the end of June near DeKalb. I rode 50+ mi on my Trek 7.3 this past Saturday for the Wounded Warrior Project, and it was HOT!! After finishing I was thinking that this is only half-century, and wondering if I was biting off more than I can chew with the century. Took me 4 hrs on Saturday to finish, and at that point couldn't imagine going another 45+ mi in the heat. Also, after being passed up in what seemed to be an effortless fashion by roadies, I wondered if my ride and goal of completing a century would be much easier on a road bike...probably so. Obviously, you're proof that it can be done on a hybrid with determination and will power. Next couple of weekends the training rides bump up to the 65+ mi mark. I imagine I'll be battled tested prior to the century. Anyway, going for it!!