Missbumble 

Hey Guys - Well I have not posted in a while. Bad internet reception at my apt in Chicago....or perhaps lost my ooomph for posting. Have been a little depressed and I think it has impacted my posting...Anyways- just wanted to report that I rode in an awesome Charity Ride last Saturday (Tony Serrano Century) and last year had ridden 80 miles when it was held in October. This year they moved the ride to last weekend.

So this year I wanted to do a century. I rode with 2 guys that pushed me...so it may have been a bit tough. I met one of the guys on one of my first rides ever - so he saw me some 50 pounds ago and very slow. Now, he was just getting back into riding after surgery and there were times I would soft pedal waiting for him. Most of the time though - I pushed myself and it was a really tough ride.

When we got to about 73 miles - there's a rest stop and a final loop. The day was really windy!! So Mike (recovering from surgery) went on to the finish and his friend and I headed out for the 20 mile loop...On the way put I saw some guys from my bike group headed back - about 11/2 hours ahead of us....Kind of touch to go ride the loop when I was exhausted but seeing them was very helpful. So off we went. After an hour and a half and we made it back to the rest stop. They were waiting for us. (We were the last riders of the 100 milers). Anyway I felt pretty awesome that we made the loop. Next we had the final push to the end. Lots of hills which I thought were cruel on our final miles....


But alas - we made it!! Started at about 8:30AM and finished at 5Pm.. Quite a day. No bike computer so I have no idea my avg.


Felt like a winner!!! One of the last cars in the parking lot. Also managed to get a nasty cold all week - and am skipping this weekend’s 3 day camping and biking weekend with Brag as I try and get over this cold. So I am not sure my body appreciated the ride. But I feel like it was a great accomplishment.

Picture attached- not my best look, but it was a pic of me on the ride.
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CliftonGK1

Nice job! I'm heading out on a century this weekend, and I know there's one really good hill in the last 15 miles. Those hills at the end are cruel, aren't they? I did a 300k a couple weekends ago, and there were 4 steep climbs in the last 5 miles of the ride!
Looks like you had nice weather for your ride, too. That always makes things more fun.

bbeck

Sounds like a hard but worth while trip.
Congrats

jboyd

You're a better woman than me

Congrats on the great accomplishments. You Rock

racethenation

Great job!!

dbikingman

Nice jersey!

JoelS

Well done!

TrekDen

Nicely done. Those late hills on long rides are tough indeed. Of course the wind can be like riding uphill sometimes also. I still have yet to complete a century, so I'm very happy you've got 2 down. And we all burn out on posting once in a while. Just keep checking in so we know how you're doing.

Denny

Missbumble 

Thanks Denny!! Yes - I am here. Been on afrew rides - and then sick all week - and a pretty disgusting cough right now. So I am sad that I am not out there biking. On the plus side? I am finally cleaning the apartment.


OK _ Guys ride safe!!
Sue

Missbumble 

Thanks Everyone. I appreciate the support.

10 Wheels

Nice ride.
Get some rest.
Nice pics.

StephenH

Congratulations!

Jerry in So IL

I don't know Miss B, ain't nothing sexier than a woman that just did a century! WGT!

Jerry

Mr. Beanz

You've done well Grasshopper!....You're lookin' like a cyclist nowadays MissB. You should look into a CAM challenge (Century a Month) for motivation. I used to do a century once a year. Joined a challenge and ended up with 23 for the year. That's when you find "nothing can stop ya"!

Sometimes it's nice to forget about posting and just get out there to ride! But if you aint gonna post, lose the jersey!

EasyEd

Have I told you yet that I think you are awsome? Good work Miss B.

breadbin

300K In one go? How long were you in the saddle for?

Congrats Miss B, keep up the good work. Inspiration for the rest of us who haven't made one yet to get going not surprised you have a cold either. it would take alot out of you if you not used to it. but remember don't sit on your laurels but get out there and do another one when you're able that is and let us know how you get on. thanks for the pics too and best of luck with the cold

Missbumble 

Lose the Jersey?? Oh He77 no!!! I mean the thing finally fits! I will post. I will post. Next ride I do. I am recovering from a bad cough. So hopefully my ride will be next weekedns and hopefully wil lose som more weight on The BL thread too!

Lose the jersey! NO WAY!

baron von trail 

Great going! It's not easy to ride a 100 miles; not many people even want to try it. I'm glad you had fun.

Missbumble 

Thanks - for me it's just committing to an all day event and the agoiny of th last 10-20 miles! But it was definitely worth it.