Originally Posted by Steve B.

You are being way too modest when you said "He Did It". You mean "We did it" as you too rode the 104. Yes I know you are a multi-decade experienced cyclist with multitudes of century's under your belt, but it's an accomplishment for you as well, especially as you didn't really do any training - just those past decades.

I feel for anyone going that distance the first time, especially on a 30 lbs touring bike with 30+ mm tires. He now knows that he can handle distance and that's a huge psychological advantage when going cross the country.