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Old 06-04-13, 08:52 AM
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Originally Posted by Sinnman
96 miles is an excellent ride and I congratulate you for it. I personally haven't done it yet. But 96 miles is not a Century. A Century is a milestone achievement for many cyclists, something they aspire to. It's 100 miles or more, not less. If it was me and I knew the ride was 96 miles I would have gone the extra 4 to make it official. I'm not trying to be a jerk or belittle your ride in any way, but 96 miles does not a Century make.

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+1.......I've done 34 centuries but if I rounded up on other rides, I'd have about 500!
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