Road Cycling - Leaving for my first century in a half hour.....Wish me luck!

Well, the day has come. I've been loading up on carbs for the last two days (even though I probably used a lot yesterday on my 45 mle ride), drinking like and SOB, and mentally psyching myself up as much as possible. I've got a lot of base miles in, and I can do 50-65 miles at ~20 mph with no problem. This ride is 63 miles, but I'm riding to it (20 miles each way), so the century will be kinda broken up. I can do this, right?

Rock and roll!!! You'll be just fine. Have a good time.

Jim

Well, the day has come. I've been loading up on carbs for the last two days (even though I probably used a lot yesterday on my 45 mle ride), drinking like and SOB, and mentally psyching myself up as much as possible. I've got a lot of base miles in, and I can do 50-65 miles at ~20 mph with no problem. This ride is 63 miles, but I'm riding to it (20 miles each way), so the century will be kinda broken up. I can do this, right?

BPOHL,

Hey, Lance doesn't seem to have any problem doing it, I'm sure you'll be just fine. :eek: Just kidding, have fun! :)

You should do fine

Good luck

Good luck, post some pics if you get any

Just remember to ride YOUR pace!

I agree. Keep your pace and keep hydrated. Best of luck.

Well, the day has come. I've been loading up on carbs for the last two days (even though I probably used a lot yesterday on my 45 mle ride), drinking like and SOB, and mentally psyching myself up as much as possible. I've got a lot of base miles in, and I can do 50-65 miles at ~20 mph with no problem. This ride is 63 miles, but I'm riding to it (20 miles each way), so the century will be kinda broken up. I can do this, right?

You go, man! I came up 8 miles short in my first attempt. I am determined not to let that happen again. Am looking forward to your report of success.

Kewl! Give us the report when you've sufficiently recovered and let us know how it went! Good luck!

Koffee

How did it go?