Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg) - July 5th Century Ride - should I go for the full 100 or settle for the 1/2 century?

I'm looking for some advice as its time to make the decision now that I'm 2 weeks out and definitely under done in training. THis ride is my first century ride that is on my goals for the year. So should I go for the half century, using the logical 2X my normal ride formula, or just try and tough out the 100 miles even though the longest ride I've done in the last month is only 36 miles long?

The Century ride is the Mt. Davis Century here is a short description:

'The LHORBA Mt. Davis Century and Half Century is a fully supported ride that winds through the country roads of Somerset County. Starting south of Johnstown, the century passes near Jennerstown, through Somerset, Garret and Meyersdale before the Mt. Davis summit, and returns through Rockwood, Somerset, and Jenners. The half century follows the same route as the century simply starting and ending in Somerset. Both rides are somewhat hilly and both rides will reach their halfway points at the summit of Mt. Davis. Total climbing is just under 10,000’ for the century ride and about 5,500’ for the half century (calculated by TopoUSA)."

So I do roughly 2000 feet of climbing each day of commuting (over 16 miles of the total distance) 3-4 days a week. I didn't ride this weekend but last weekend did a 29 mile ride with 3500 feet of climbing. I can schedule a ride next weekend that is 40 miles with 9,000 feet of climbing or a 54 mile one with 6500 feet. But other than that I'll ride 4 days of 16 miles each way this week, and 3 days the week of ride.

So logically I figure I should be scaling back my goal but was wondering if any one has just "done it" on this kind of hard century without the "right" lead up, and how did it go?

So what do you all think, should I HTFU and just do the 100 miles and 10K of climbing or fess up on my training levels and give the 1/2 century a go?

I'm looking for some advice as its time to make the decision now that I'm 2 weeks out and definitely under done in training. THis ride is my first century ride that is on my goals for the year. So should I go for the half century, using the logical 2X my normal ride formula, or just try and tough out the 100 miles even though the longest ride I've done in the last month is only 36 miles long?

The Century ride is the Mt. Davis Century here is a short description:

'The LHORBA Mt. Davis Century and Half Century is a fully supported ride that winds through the country roads of Somerset County. Starting south of Johnstown, the century passes near Jennerstown, through Somerset, Garret and Meyersdale before the Mt. Davis summit, and returns through Rockwood, Somerset, and Jenners. The half century follows the same route as the century simply starting and ending in Somerset. Both rides are somewhat hilly and both rides will reach their halfway points at the summit of Mt. Davis. Total climbing is just under 10,000’ for the century ride and about 5,500’ for the half century (calculated by TopoUSA)."

So I do roughly 2000 feet of climbing each day of commuting (over 16 miles of the total distance) 3-4 days a week. I didn't ride this weekend but last weekend did a 29 mile ride with 3500 feet of climbing. I can schedule a ride next weekend that is 40 miles with 9,000 feet of climbing or a 54 mile one with 6500 feet. But other than that I'll ride 4 days of 16 miles each way this week, and 3 days the week of ride.

So logically I figure I should be scaling back my goal but was wondering if any one has just "done it" on this kind of hard century without the "right" lead up, and how did it go?

So what do you all think, should I HTFU and just do the 100 miles and 10K of climbing or fess up on my training levels and give the 1/2 century a go?

I know a 40 year old guy with epilepsy who rode 107 miles with only touring miles as his training. Yeah, Neil F. didn't have hills, but he didn't have hills for his 'training' either. I suggest you go for the 100. If you can't finish the 100, you could make your 50 in the attempt.

A century with nearly 10,000 ft and your longest ride is 36? Skip it!:(

I'm looking for some advice as its time to make the decision now that I'm 2 weeks out and definitely under done in training. THis ride is my first century ride that is on my goals for the year. So should I go for the half century, using the logical 2X my normal ride formula, or just try and tough out the 100 miles even though the longest ride I've done in the last month is only 36 miles long?

The Century ride is the Mt. Davis Century here is a short description:

'The LHORBA Mt. Davis Century and Half Century is a fully supported ride that winds through the country roads of Somerset County. Starting south of Johnstown, the century passes near Jennerstown, through Somerset, Garret and Meyersdale before the Mt. Davis summit, and returns through Rockwood, Somerset, and Jenners. The half century follows the same route as the century simply starting and ending in Somerset. Both rides are somewhat hilly and both rides will reach their halfway points at the summit of Mt. Davis. Total climbing is just under 10,000’ for the century ride and about 5,500’ for the half century (calculated by TopoUSA)."

So I do roughly 2000 feet of climbing each day of commuting (over 16 miles of the total distance) 3-4 days a week. I didn't ride this weekend but last weekend did a 29 mile ride with 3500 feet of climbing. I can schedule a ride next weekend that is 40 miles with 9,000 feet of climbing or a 54 mile one with 6500 feet. But other than that I'll ride 4 days of 16 miles each way this week, and 3 days the week of ride.

So logically I figure I should be scaling back my goal but was wondering if any one has just "done it" on this kind of hard century without the "right" lead up, and how did it go?

So what do you all think, should I HTFU and just do the 100 miles and 10K of climbing or fess up on my training levels and give the 1/2 century a go?

I recommend the half century. Then find a metric century. Then find a century.

100 is going to hurt. I think you should go for the 54 this weekend and see if you feel up for the challenge or not. Is there a 100k option?

If it's fully support with SAG vehicles, honestly what do you have to worry about? 10,000 ft of climbing is quite a hilly century, but if you got the motivation then go for it. If you can pull it off then that's awesome, I would defiantly recommend you try and get in at least a 50-60 mile ride in the next two weeks.

I'd be worried about such a big jump in distance and climbing possibly causing an injury when you're not used to those distances yet... If you go for the 100, be careful to 'listen to your body.'

Thanks for the input on this decision. Here's what I'm going to do:

1) I registered for the 100 mile length. There are rest stops every 25 miles and the highest point is at the 50 mile mark so I'll take it in 25 mile increments and see where things end up. It is fully SAGed so we'll see.

2) I'm going to add an extra 15 miles to the ride home two days this week that will put me at ~45 miles for the day those two days.

3) I'll ride the 54 mile ride on Saturday and an easier 35-50 miles on Sunday. That will show me if I can make the full distance

4) The week of the event (next week) I'll do a long ride tuesday and 2 other days of commuting and then rest thursday and Friday to have fresh legs for Saturday.

I'm going up with a friend and should have a fair number of people to ride with and to suffer through. I'm pretty good at just getting things done so we'll see how this goes.

I'll let people know how the prep goes over the next week.

Thanks for the input on this decision. Here's what I'm going to do:

1) I registered for the 100 mile length. There are rest stops every 25 miles and the highest point is at the 50 mile mark so I'll take it in 25 mile increments and see where things end up. It is fully SAGed so we'll see.

2) I'm going to add an extra 15 miles to the ride home two days this week that will put me at ~45 miles for the day those two days.

3) I'll ride the 54 mile ride on Saturday and an easier 35-50 miles on Sunday. That will show me if I can make the full distance

4) The week of the event (next week) I'll do a long ride tuesday and 2 other days of commuting and then rest thursday and Friday to have fresh legs for Saturday.

I'm going up with a friend and should have a fair number of people to ride with and to suffer through. I'm pretty good at just getting things done so we'll see how this goes.

I'll let people know how the prep goes over the next week.

OK. One more suggestion: add a poll to this thread. :)

How do I add a poll? I actually wanted to use one on the front end but couldn't figure it out.

Don't forget to post a ride report after the ride!:D

If you finish the weekend rides you have scheduled, you'll be fine. Another general rule is you can comfortably do a long ride equal in distance to what you can do on a weekend.

Don't forget to post a ride report after the ride!:D

With pics, too.

Update 1 on my "Just In Time" century prep

I extended my ride home today so I had a total of 43 miles for the day (13 in the Am and 30 on the way home). Total elevation gain of just shy of 2900 with all of it in the ride home. I had my heart rate monitor with me today and I only ended up pushing toward my max heart rate for about 15 minutes of the ride. I topped out at 172 bpm well shy of my max of 190 (stress tests are great). The rest of the ride was in a good comfortable zone of between 140-160 with the majority of the climbing right around 150. So that was good.

So operation "Billy Goat Clyde" is underway with a good start. I'll be interested to see how the legs feel tomorrow.

A century with nearly 10,000 ft and your longest ride is 36? Skip it!:(

Mr Beanz's Knows his Stuff. 2nd Skip the 100.
Enjoy the 50.

Update 1 on my "Just In Time" century prep

I extended my ride home today so I had a total of 43 miles for the day (13 in the Am and 30 on the way home). Total elevation gain of just shy of 2900 with all of it in the ride home. I had my heart rate monitor with me today and I only ended up pushing toward my max heart rate for about 15 minutes of the ride. I topped out at 172 bpm well shy of my max of 190 (stress tests are great). The rest of the ride was in a good comfortable zone of between 140-160 with the majority of the climbing right around 150. So that was good.

So operation "Billy Goat Clyde" is underway with a good start. I'll be interested to see how the legs feel tomorrow.Kudos to ya for thinking about it. But, it's not about intensity (as HR measures). It's about endurance (distance and elevation gained over that distance). Plus, even though you did 43-miles for the day, it was really more like a 35-miler because it was split into two rides. You need to get in an 80-miler (stopping only briefly to re-fuel) with 7,500-8,000 feet of climbing soon, or you will suffer (hence my request for pics.) Just being honest.

If you decide to go for it, attitude is going to get you through it.


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Kudos to ya for thinking about it. But, it's not about intensity (as HR measures). It's about endurance (distance and elevation gained over that distance). Plus, even though you did 43-miles for the day, it was really more like a 35-miler because it was split into two rides. You need to get in an 80-miler (stopping only briefly to re-fuel) with 7,500-8,000 feet of climbing soon, or you will suffer (hence my request for pics.) Just being honest.

Your right about the endurance. Unfortunately I don't have time during the week to get in a really big ride. So extending my ride home (and maybe my ride to work as well) is the best I can do over the next 4 days. I can get 7200 feet over 40 one one route, but getting that over longer is going to be tough. I have mapped out a 59 miler with 6800 feet for Saturday.

I expect to suffer regardless of if its the 50 or the 100 distance. But until I'm a wreck from the shorter rides this weekend I will continue to hope I can pull this off. Who knows maybe I can find my inner Stuart O'Grady.

But I will try and remember to pack the camara to take some pictures and have some before during and after pictures taken of me as well.

if you commute regularly i think you may be surprised at how much you can do...at the same time that 10,000 number would be scaring me if i were you. too bad there is no 64 (100k) option.

you said 50 miles was the high point? what does it look like after that? if it si mostly down hill and you do all the climbing in the first 50 maybe you can make a go at it. liek someone siad, it is supported so what do you have to lose.

One other note keep in mind it is a RIDE not a RACE if its distance your after. If people walk the climbs faster than you ride them so what you want to finish the 100 you can do it but remember pace pace pace

I have mapped out a 59 miler with 6800 miles for Saturday.


You'll have to do 115 laps on your 59 mile course to get 6800 miles. Probably will take longer than one day, I'd give it a solid week. :)

One key fact that you mentioned is it looks like you can sign up for the 100, then when you get to that cut-off point, you can switch to the 50. That's what I'd do, sign up for the longer one, and see how I felt when I got to that point. If you're whacked, then you'll know not to go farther, and if you're feeling like superman, go for it.

On the Ride vs Race thing- that's true. But also, they do close the courses at a certain time, and there is a limit to how slow you can go and still have SAG all the way.

You'll have to do 115 laps on your 59 mile course to get 6800 miles. Probably will take longer than one day, I'd give it a solid week. :)

So umm that should say 6800 feet of climbing not miles. Whoops:)

if you commute regularly i think you may be surprised at how much you can do...at the same time that 10,000 number would be scaring me if i were you. too bad there is no 64 (100k) option.

you said 50 miles was the high point? what does it look like after that? if it si mostly down hill and you do all the climbing in the first 50 maybe you can make a go at it. liek someone siad, it is supported so what do you have to lose.

Here is the cue sheet

http://docs.google.com/fileview?id=F.6904c2f3-d5c4-4af2-9723-025d2e45e967&hl=en

I think the 10K number is scary. But we'll see how it goes. Looks like i'll get in that 75-80 mile ride this weekend. That will be a fun time.

Here is the map of the ride:
http://lh5.ggpht.com/WesternmdDem/SGDtxQdTLlI/AAAAAAAAD3E/A_wXbXP3Kzc/s800/Mt.%20Davis%20map.JPG

Here is the cue sheet

http://docs.google.com/fileview?id=F.6904c2f3-d5c4-4af2-9723-025d2e45e967&hl=en

I think the 10K number is scary. But we'll see how it goes. Looks like i'll get in that 75-80 mile ride this weekend. That will be a fun time.

Here is the map of the ride:
http://lh5.ggpht.com/WesternmdDem/SGDtxQdTLlI/AAAAAAAAD3E/A_wXbXP3Kzc/s800/Mt.%20Davis%20map.JPG

Rockwood, Garret, Meyersdale..... isn't there a rail-trail around there? It looks like part of the route is on, or next to, the Great Allegheny Passage. If so, if you get tired, it looks like you could take a 'shortcut' on the trail.

Rockwood, Garret, Meyersdale..... isn't there a rail-trail around there? It looks like part of the route is on, or next to, the Great Allegheny Passage. If so, if you get tired, it looks like you could take a 'shortcut' on the trail.

Its all on the road. But yes, that is very close to the trail. In fact, I'm guessing that it is going to cross it or be crossed by it in Myersdale.

I know a 40 year old guy with epilepsy who rode 107 miles with only touring miles as his training. Yeah, Neil F. didn't have hills, but he didn't have hills for his 'training' either. I suggest you go for the 100. If you can't finish the 100, you could make your 50 in the attempt.

I was also riding 30-50 miles a day for the week prior to the century. I'd say it depends on how much training you can do prior. Any chance you can try to do a metric century prior to the event?

If you're going to do this, a supported event is the way to go. If you get in trouble, the SAG will be there.

I was also riding 30-50 miles a day for the week prior to the century. I'd say it depends on how much training you can do prior. Any chance you can try to do a metric century prior to the event?

If you're going to do this, a supported event is the way to go. If you get in trouble, the SAG will be there.

It looks like a metric is in the cards for Saturday now. It would include between 7-8 K of climbing.

The metric under consideration is unsupported with very little options for stopping for food etc. so I'm a little unsure of how to handle the logistics of it. It would be two of us doing it. I can carry two water bottles (I'm planning on 1 water Gaterade). I also have pockets and a decent sized under the seat bag (1/2 full of tires and other supplies). I' figuring on a bananna, 2 breakfast bars, some cookies, and possibly some energy shots for use later in the ride. I should be able to refill the water bottles once but not sure about if it would be doable a second time.

It looks like a metric is in the cards for Saturday now. It would include between 7-8 K of climbing.

The metric under consideration is unsupported with very little options for stopping for food etc. so I'm a little unsure of how to handle the logistics of it. It would be two of us doing it. I can carry two water bottles (I'm planning on 1 water Gaterade). I also have pockets and a decent sized under the seat bag (1/2 full of tires and other supplies). I' figuring on a bananna, 2 breakfast bars, some cookies, and possibly some energy shots for use later in the ride. I should be able to refill the water bottles once but not sure about if it would be doable a second time.

You can also buy a few liters of bottled water, perhaps in a trunk bag. The advantage over carrying extra water bottles is weight, and you can also toss them when they're empty.

Unless you're planning to carry 6-7 liters of water, though, you'll need to stop and fill up. If you won't be able to fill up on the way, you might want to look into changing your route.

You can also buy a few liters of bottled water, perhaps in a trunk bag. The advantage over carrying extra water bottles is weight, and you can also toss them when they're empty.

Unless you're planning to carry 6-7 liters of water, though, you'll need to stop and fill up. If you won't be able to fill up on the way, you might want to look into changing your route.

Found a better route - with water stops and food purchasing opportunities after 29 miles and after 50 miles. Here is the route:

http://veloroutes.org/bikemaps/?route=14844#

Total Elevation gain 7510 feet.

If you would like to save some pain, listen up. The day/night before the ride drink at least 7 or 8 water bottles and try to eat a couple of bowls of pasta. You should feel the need to use the restroom when you get on your bike and probably will have to stop a couple of times at the start. Get some gel shots and take one every 30 min with water along the way. When you get done, keep your feet elevated above your head for a couple of hours.

I have no doubt that you can do the century. It won't be as easy as it seems at first. Ride at your pace and enjoy it. And if you don't make it, don't worry you will get it soon.

Good luck

My first century... I drove to AZ with some friends. I never thought of doing a century. A long ride for me was between 760 - 70 miles. My plan was to start out with them (well following the same route - I slept in a bit) and then after 70 miles or so sag in... well the friggin' ride had no sag! What's up with that??? I had to ride the full 108 miles. Between 85 - 95 miles I was cursing my friends but after that, the rest was easy. I was so surprised at how well I did and felt. EVen though I started later, I finished just 40 minutes behind them.

Go for the hundred. The worse you do is go farther than you have before and sag in (provided there is a sag!).

Just adding: You did pick a rough ride (10,000 ft of climbing :eek:) to start out, but give it a go. Jyust stay steady, eat well, drink plenty and see what happens.

Just adding: You did pick a rough ride (10,000 ft of climbing :eek:) to start out, but give it a go. Jyust stay steady, eat well, drink plenty and see what happens.

You know its kind of funny to end up with that Mt. as the first century. Looking at the calander of Century rides in my area the first three close by were: Mt Davis (10K of climbing) in July, Cumberland valley Century 2nd weekend of August ( rolling road w/ 1 real climb)), and the Cheat Mtn Century Ride (11K of riding) the thrd weekend of August. The next Century Ride after that is the Civil War Century in September with between 7-9K of climbing.

So other than the Cumberland Valley Ride, everything has a bunch of climbing in it. My goal is 3 Century for the year so if I picked a later one than I wouldn't have them spaced well for recovery.

Well seems like you are used to hills so have at it! Just remember for your first one to pace yourself. My key is to ride hard when feeling good and then back off and rest when tired. And nutrition, nutrition, nutrition... it will be your salvation and your worse enemy. Know what works for you and then be fanatic about sticking to a routine. I generally at every sag stop (which is about every 20 miles) have a piece of orange, a banana slice, some bread or cookie and then roll on. I never stay more than 10 minutes at a sag stop if I can help it. Please post photos - I bet the area is lovely!

Well seems like you are used to hills so have at it! Just remember for your first one to pace yourself. My key is to ride hard when feeling good and then back off and rest when tired. And nutrition, nutrition, nutrition... it will be your salvation and your worse enemy. Know what works for you and then be fanatic about sticking to a routine. I generally at every sag stop (which is about every 20 miles) have a piece of orange, a banana slice, some bread or cookie and then roll on. I never stay more than 10 minutes at a sag stop if I can help it. Please post photos - I bet the area is lovely!

I'm still trying to figure out the nutritional aspect of the ride. Today I altered my commute to make it 29.8 miles in and 29.9 miles on the way back (still to come) w/ 4100 feet of climbing. I've had trouble bonking on the way home from work (trying to loose weight and ride to work is an interesting balancing act). Total ride time for this route is 1:45:00 coming in and 2:30:00 going home.

So today, I did an egg and cheese sandwich on whole grain bread, a banana, and a 32 oz cup of 50/50 water and cranberry juice. I also drank a mid-size water bottle of 50/50 water Gaterade on the way to work. After getting here I ate a turkey and cheese sandwich on whole grain bread w a handful of chips and 32 oz. of water. Its 10 AM and its the first day in a couple weeks of commuting that I'm not really hungry at this point in the day.

I'm planning to have a lunch of a 6" italian sub and water. I may also have a nutrigrain bar after I top the first hill on the ride home along with at least another water bottle of water during the ride.

Any thoughts on this type of calorie level for use during the century?

You can only assimilate about 250-300 clories/hr. Make it in as low bulk form as possible, as well, since you are going to be drawing blood away from the stomach and digestion slows dramatically as a result. Too much bulk in the stomach also can reverse osmosis and draw hydration out of the body and into your stomach......with a semipermeable membrane like every surface and cell wall in the body, H2O flows to the highest concentration of particulate matter, and food in the stomach is particulate matter. ;)

I'm still trying to figure out the nutritional aspect of the ride. Today I altered my commute to make it 29.8 miles in and 29.9 miles on the way back (still to come) w/ 4100 feet of climbing. I've had trouble bonking on the way home from work (trying to loose weight and ride to work is an interesting balancing act). Total ride time for this route is 1:45:00 coming in and 2:30:00 going home.

So today, I did an egg and cheese sandwich on whole grain bread, a banana, and a 32 oz cup of 50/50 water and cranberry juice. I also drank a mid-size water bottle of 50/50 water Gaterade on the way to work. After getting here I ate a turkey and cheese sandwich on whole grain bread w a handful of chips and 32 oz. of water. Its 10 AM and its the first day in a couple weeks of commuting that I'm not really hungry at this point in the day.

I'm planning to have a lunch of a 6" italian sub and water. I may also have a nutrigrain bar after I top the first hill on the ride home along with at least another water bottle of water during the ride.

Any thoughts on this type of calorie level for use during the century?

Training update 2:

Well its been 3 days since I started doing a better job of preping for the ride next Saturday.

Over the last 3 days I've done 133 miles of rides via my commute. The breakdown is as follows:

Monday 43 miles
Tuesday 30 miles
Wednesday 60 miles

I have a little soreness in my left knee. But that is more likely the change in the weather (pressure changes wreck havoc on my knee). still, I took advantage of the rain today to skip riding for a day to recover.

I'll do my commute tomorrow and than my metric century on Saturday regardless of the weather (40% chance of showers).

The legs are recovering well. They are a little tire this morning but not nearly as much as they are after a week off the bike and then a ride. Yesterday's 60 miler was a little tough in the final 2 miles of climbing. Overall, I was able to maintain a decent average speed for the total distance (14.4 mph).

But, I still had trouble with getting pretty hungry by the end. I'm not sure how much of that was that it was 6:30 at night and I needed dinner or that I was running a deficit from the ride. Either way, last night I eat more than normal at dinner and indulged in a milkshake at about 9 PM instead of holding out until the mornig for food.

Woss out and do the 1/2.

Tom has it right... I've learned that having a big breakfast and then trying to wait until lunch to have another big meal - just won't cut it on a long ride. There is a reason most event rides have a sags every 20 miles. It's best to have quick lite meals every 2 hours or so to keep the metabolism even and energy levels up.

I think most agree, if doing a ride of 40 miles or less, then you don't have to stop and eat. I can do 30 - 40 miles on water and a GU or 2. But if I want to do 100+ miles, I have to keep eating. It's not for the first 40 miles it's for that last. Nothing worse than bonking out at 50 - 60 and still having a long 40 miles to finish. This works for me... for the first 50 miles I generally eat a slice of fruit, a fig cookie or two and some pretzels every 20 miles, then at 50 - have a nice lunch - but not too much. Big mistake to eat big - like Tom says all the blood goes to the stomach and away from the legs. For the next and last 40 - 50 miles I tried to GU (or whatever) every hour, still stopping at the sags for fluids and nutrition. Always eating lite, not too heavy.

I've done probably 30 centuries and have never bonked; feeling great afterwards. I've bonked plenty of times on shorter rides because I'm not so meticulous about eating.

For your 60 miles ride, do the every 20 miles eating thing and see if it doesn't work out for you.

Training update # 3

I got up this AM at 5:30 had a breakfast of instant oatmeal and an egg and cheese sandwich and headed out on the bike at 6 AM. A quick stop at Sheetz for a power bar, banana, and gatorade and I was on my way. I had an excellent ride. I made a point of drinking every 15 minutes, eating every hour, stopping for pictures (I'll add those latter), and following my perscribed 30 and 50 mile breaks. So 5:35:40 of elapsed time, and 4:47:58 of ride time later I'm home and a little tire. I feel pretty good and am actually contemplating the practicality of slipping out this evening for another ride of 20-30 miles when my wife and daughter go to a concert this evening at 6:30.

So here is the data on the ride:

67.5 miles
7800 feet of elevation gain
14.0 mph average speed
max speed of 47.6 mph (the steep drop from the top of Savage Mtn to my home)
4:47:58 ride time
5:35:40 elapsed time

15 miles of riding in the rain
at least a dozen pictures

Food consumed:
2 nutrigrain bars eaten
1 harvest powerbar
1 Arby's ham,egg, and cheese biscuit
4 water bottles of water
1 waterbottle of gatorade
2 water bottles of lemonade

Even if I don't go out to ride again tonight, I should be on the bike tomorrow - Wednesday. So at the moment I'm feeling pretty good about riding the full 100 mile century next saturday

I pulled it off 102 miles in roughly 8 hours and 40 minutes elapse time (7.5ish for ride time). The hardest part was third leg from the top of Mt. Davis (highest point in PA) to Somerset ~26 miles of lots of ups and only short and steep downs. Overall the ride went well. My legs are tired but I'm doing well and about to head out with the family. I'll post a separate trip report later. WE had rain for the first 26 but good weather after that. I had a blast!.

I pulled it off 102 miles in roughly 8 hours and 40 minutes elapse time (7.5ish for ride time). The hardest part was third leg from the top of Mt. Davis (highest point in PA) to Somerset ~26 miles of lots of ups and only short and steep downs. Overall the ride went well. My legs are tired but I'm doing well and about to head out with the family. I'll post a separate trip report later. WE had rain for the first 26 but good weather after that. I had a blast!.

Congratulations. Aren't you glad you didn't plan on a half-century?

cool!

awesome great job!