Originally Posted by
Jeff Pedals
Just do it
....once you do one, you will be wanting to sign up for more of them. I think like was mentioned earler. Alot of what makes it tough for people is in your head...I mean it is a long ride but it is very do'able if you just pace yourself & don't stay to long at each sag stop, drink lots of fluids, powerade & water, the last 10-15 miles will feel the worst for sure but once it's over & you finish it will be all woth it.
edit - well after reading other replies, it seems u are signed up & it sounds like the hardest part of your century will be the middle & it sounds like it will be down hill mostly near the end which sounds nice, so you should be good.
+1 -before my first century I read that it is common to hit a mental wall at around 80 miles. Toward the end of the ride, I got to point where I just didn't want to be on the bike anymore. I looked at my computer - 81 miles. Knowing this was typical helped, I rode through it and felt a lot better when I got to 90, even though I was pretty tired. It felt really good to finish.