Originally Posted by
SactoDoug
If you can do 50 miles, then you can do 100. It is not that much harder. You just have to make one or two bathroom/water/snack stops then just keep on pedalling.
Don't think about the distance much. Just enjoy the ride. I like to look for wildlife. On one ride I saw a lot of ducks, geese, a three deer swimming in some flood waters and a couple of cranes.
Also, for long rides, you don't want to push yourself too hard. If you are so winded that you can't talk, you are pushing yourself too hard and will be worn out in about another 10 miles.
It took a bit longer than anticipated because I was pretty focused on conserving energy (didn't want to be stranded at the 40th mile) so maybe with time I'll learn my limits and be able to pick up the pace.
Maybe I'll try some other's advice here and look for some entertaining podcasts or an audiobook to supplement the scenery.