Originally Posted by
CraigB
A century a month represents a time commitment that is way beyond anything I can do at this point in my life, MrB. I'm not saying I couldn't put that much time in, just that doing so would require such a reordering of my priorities to the point that it just wouldn't work.
True, it's not for everybody and take alot of time! I had the chance to do my thing when Gina couldn't ride after donating a kidney. She was back on the bike after a couple months but had to limit her rides to an ez pace. So I got to do lots of rides on my own and withteh kids all grown up, I took advantage of it!
Years later, Gina is riding strong again so we ride together most of the time. Some buds asked why I don't train for this or that. If I train hard, that means leaving Gina behind, I won't do that as long as she "wants" to ride. Besides, why would I ditch my wife to go beat a bunch of guys I know I'll beat and have beaten anyways.
Originally Posted by
cyclist2000
I probably would have done the same thing many years ago but not any more. I have ridden enough centuries that I feel that I have checked that box many times on my todo list.
Same here. I do plan to do some more tough/organized rides but I'm in no hurry. I've done what I set out to do and know that whenI set out to do more, I'll easily accomplish that too. After spending so much money and time doing orgnized rides, it seems silly to me to continue when you have 8 grandkids and lots of brithdays. Learning so much about riding, it seems that lots of events are about having the money to do them rather than ability. I have the ability, but chosing between a party and presents for the grandkids, spending time with family or running with the boys?? It's an easy decision.
Heck, I can do any ride being out of shape like I do now!
But I do get a kick out of it when a rider asks me if I' going to do the Palm Spring century and I say no. Followed by, "why, are you scared you won't make it?"
