I did my first century on Saturday. At mile 50 I cut my tire too badly to want to boot it and continue. While waiting for my wife to arrive I received offers of two used tires and one new one from people who said they lived nearby. Two other cyclists stopped to make sure I was ok.
I got a new tire on but lost about 2 hours in the process. This created the problem of the day getting hotter. At mile 95 I faced a 400 foot climb and the temp was a humid 97 degrees f. and I was fresh out of water. I had already consumed 7 quarts on the ride so I wasn't in a bad way except for the heat. At the top of the climb I felt the beginning signs of heat stroke which means I was already in it. I pulled off under a tree to cool off. Almost immediately a vehicle stopped. I told him I was ok and he went on. A few minutes later another on stops and the two guys inside offered me an ice cold gatorade that I downed in a single long drink. That got me back to the car where I was met by my sweet wife with a big glass of ice water.
I want to thank the fine people that were so willing to help. Oh and btw, prayer works, even the foxhole type.