Originally Posted by
Glenn1234
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I'm even finding it a challenge to plan out a route that would constitute a good imperial century ride. I guess there's a number of things you got to get through to make 100 miles happen.
I don't know where you're located, but here (north Georgia) once you get out of the metro areas the world is your oyster.
Local cycling clubs usually have routes of various lengths posted, and they have the advantage of having been ridden by others and selected for low traffic, scenic terrain and so on.
Your local quickie stores usually have county maps that can keep you from getting (too) lost if you just decide to get out and go. I carry a cheap GPS, too, to ensure that I can find my way back. As Daniel Boone is quoted as saying, "I've never been lost, but I was mighty turned around for three days once."