Supported Century this summer. Best shape I've ever been in (commuted fal/l winter/ and spring with a 40 lb. 3 year old on the bike). Best shape I'll probably ever be in. Since this ride constitutes my glory days, I'll post it in whatever thread if find that's appropriate. :hiding:

4400' climbing. Rode 4 or so miles to/from start. Hi-Ten stock '81 Panasonic DX2000 (upgraded 6 speed rear to an old 7 speed rear hub when I had a new rear wheel built for it. oh yeah, and Spd pedals.) Front rack with a lunch bag tied to it and T-shirt flapping in the wind. The guys in the pacelines would break the leader's stones when I'd pull ahead.

6h10.

Left 20 minutes late and was first through the 50 mile mark. Was passed by a couple of guys when I bonked a bit at mile 94. Didn't really even draft anyone the whole ride and took the extra triple-hill detour where the route was marked with "Hard" and "Easy" options.

So 108 + 19 = 127.

Probably never to be repeated, considering I have no small child who fits on a seat to train with anymore!