Originally Posted by
teebox
Back to cycling. I recently rode in an organized ride and the course I chose was 53 miles. I completed it (personal best for me) and when I was coasting back to my vehicle I went by the "I just completed my first century ride banner" that you could have your picture taken in front of and I noticed the person standing in front of banner: crossbar road bike, big bag on a rack over the rear tire, yoga pants, t-shirt and tennis shoes, flat pedals, no clips. point, she went out on her bike, rode it, probably had fun and completed a century ride.
My friends and I did many centuries on heavy MTBs with racks, bags, etc. The Rules don't apply to those!