Originally Posted by Chris L
Alright so who's up for this?
I'm in, if someone in the Chicagoland area cares to join me for a few. I've never done a century, but I'm sure I could. 50 US miles is a chore, but a regular ride for me.
I have scheduled 2 cents in a row, a friday and a saturday in march, so i could use the miles.
Contrary to what Koffee says, although I agree with the safety concern, it can be done in Chicago. I know many bike messengers who ride all day every day. Albeit, they stop and go inside for deliveries, pick ups.
I also know hunters who sit outside for 8 hours without moving one bit.
Also,
http://www.presidentschallenge.org/ will log your time/miles for free. And for US citizens, give out free medals from the gubmint at certain milestones.
So anyone interested in meeting me in the greater Chicago area for a century, drop me a note!
Cheers
Lar
ps I work roughly 9-5 M-F, but need very little sleep, so a 6 pm start may work if you give me enough notice to get in the right mindset, and prep the bike equip for such an endeavour. Natch weekends are a go!