Originally Posted by
The Chemist
I did my first (and so far only) century back in August. It took about 6 hours and 15 minutes actual riding time, but total time was close to 9 hours. I stopped for rest breaks (most 10 minutes or less except for my lunch break) every 10 miles (16km) for the first part of the ride, but dropped it to a little more frequent rest stops near the end of the ride.
Now
that sounds more like something I could pull off. Resting every 10 miles. Considering I went as far as some go before their first break, but at the expense of every last bit of willpower I had, I don't think I'll be going in 4 25mi segments on my first century.
Originally Posted by
Doohickie
Seeing as how you're Ontario, I strongly suggest you read
R A N T W I C K's blog. And if you live anywhere near London, Ont., you may want to see you can ride with him sometime. He's got that winter riding figured out pretty good.
Aah, unfortunately London's about 220km away from my city (Newmarket). I'll check out his site though.