So I did my first metric century this past weekend with a local bike group. Up until then, the longest I've ever gone is 50-55 miles and certainly not as much climbing, maybe 3000 feet. The metric century had just under 6,000 feet of elevation gain - two major climbs. The first was about 1700 feet over 4.5 miles and the second involved 1900 feet in approx. 7.5 miles.
Hmm, let's see, 6000 feet divided by 62 miles, yeah about 970 feet of climbing per mile......
What a great selection for your "longest ride yet."
Yeah, I'd say you're bonkers, yeah definitely bonkers.......