And on a less enthusiastic note :
If you aren't out to set a new land speed record, the difference between 57 and 100 is 90% logistics. Ride conservatively, eat and drink by the numbers and you can do it. But if you want to ride a supported century this year, time is short... around here, the last of them are in October. And, too, sometimes when riding a supported century it's easy to be too enthusiastic during the early miles. It's important to pace yourself at the beginning so you aren't toast when mile 75 rolls around.

There's a lot to what Marrs says. If you can fall in with a group riding the same pace as you, you can take turns at the front, reducing the work. And if worse comes to worst, you can always bag at a rest stop, and catch a ride back with a support vehicle. You might consider shooting for a Metric (64 miles) this year. That's definitely within reach, and give you a better feel for the whole experience. Then, go for the big one next spring... a goal to help keep you motivated and working through winter and into the spring.

PS. Excellent progress.. good job! :thumbup: