Originally Posted by IanInSD

I suggest to go as fast as possible in the first 20 miles because of the squirrelly riders. Everyone is tired at the end, if you aren't tired near the end then you really were just cruising around and not riding hard.

But seriously, find some riders whom you have ridden with and trust and stick with them. It will make your century infinitely more enjoyable. Especially if you have someone who supposedly knows the route by hand (Grumpy Pig) but seemingly get's you lost anyway.

Ian in SD