Originally Posted by
SlinkyWizard
I did a century once, it took around 7 hours, so got back before dark, was very proud of my efforts,
only to realize when people here talk about centuries, most are not using the metric system, but in fact 100 miles, ( I did 100km )
Bummer.
Stay proud of your effort--that's a good pace, especially if you don't routinely ride distances, and also speeds are very much intertwined with road conditions, weather, elevation, etc., so my 100 miles in New England may not at all be a harder ride than 61 miles where you rode it. I've given up comparing my accomplishments to anyone else, because no matter how fast or long I can ride in a day, [MENTION=4588]Machka[/MENTION] is going to have done more! (She's my go-to voice of experience, btw).