just keep riding
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Milledgeville, Georgia
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You sound ready. Rest up the latter part of the week, drink plenty of fluids and eat a little extra in the 2-3 days before the ride.
One thing I look for on an organized century is opportunities to sit in on a paceline if the right one comes along. If I slowly catch a small group who seem to be riding sensibly, I'll hang on the back for a while to rest. Or if a group catches me but don't seem too fast or erratic, I'll latch on for a while. If it is a good fit, I'll ride with them for a while, taking my turn up front in the rotation. If not, I'll leave them or let them go as the case may be.
This helps save a little energy for the long ride. But only do it if you are comfortable with group riding in general and the specific group in particular.
Enjoy the ride and tell us all about it.