Originally Posted by AzTallRider

I completed my first century yesterday, the 109 mile Tour de Tucson. Here is the Garmin Connect record of my ride.

http://connect.garmin.com/activity/57514856

My strategy for the ride was to stay in zone 3 for the bulk of the ride, only letting my heart rate go up significantly on the hills. I stuck with that strategy... for about 60 seconds. When everyone took off like banshees, I stayed with groups that were moving pretty fast. I just couldn't resist. I did the first 4 hours averaging 19 mph, then slowed dramatically as we passed the 80 mile mark