Since grade school most of us were taught that getting 100 on a test was better than getting a 95. I think it's just culturally ingrained as an important number. But why do it? Well, it impresses the hell out of most folks when they find out you can ride 100 miles in one shot.
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A conclusion is the place where you got tired of thinking. - S. Wright
Favorite rides in the stable: Indy Fab CJ Ti - Colnago MXL - S-Works Roubaix - Habanero Team Issue - Jamis Eclipse carbon/831