1st 100 in 8.5 hrs, how's that?
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1st 100 in 8.5 hrs, how's that?
Did my 1st 100 mile ride in 8.5 hrs, (including all breaks), 6.5 hrs of saddle time I think. How's that? Does that make sense? What would that average speed be? 15.3 mph?
And I'm pretty sure I met Lance Armstrong too, he said good morning to me. Maybe it was an endorphin hallucination.
And I'm pretty sure I met Lance Armstrong too, he said good morning to me. Maybe it was an endorphin hallucination.
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Did my 1st 100 mile ride in 8.5 hrs, (including all breaks), 6.5 hrs of saddle time I think. How's that? Does that make sense? What would that average speed be? 15.3 mph?
And I'm pretty sure I met Lance Armstrong too, he said good morning to me. Maybe it was an endorphin hallucination.
And I'm pretty sure I met Lance Armstrong too, he said good morning to me. Maybe it was an endorphin hallucination.
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05-24-09, 08:40 PM
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Completing a century at any speed is a job well done. Way to go!
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Yes. Well done. I'll do a century.
Some day.
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It's not a century unless it's done non-stop. That is the point and challenge of it. The only acceptable reasons for stopping are, obeying traffic laws, mechanical issues and peeing or pooing. You should be able to carry all the food and fluids you need on you and your bike. Any stops more than 5 minutes, you are starting a new ride. It's called a ride, not a stop or a ride and stop. I'm anal that way. Come ride with me, it's fun.
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My first one ever probably took me about the same time.
Seems reall slow now.
At a comfortalble pace i can now cover 160km between 5.5 and 6 hours - total time; on and off bike.
I know some guys who can do it much faster.
As long as you enjoyed it thats all that counts.
Seems reall slow now.
At a comfortalble pace i can now cover 160km between 5.5 and 6 hours - total time; on and off bike.
I know some guys who can do it much faster.
As long as you enjoyed it thats all that counts.
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That works out to a little over 10h 30m for a 200k, which puts you under the time limit by a couple hours.
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I've ridden three centuries, and none of them were that fast. So compared to me, you're doing great.
First century I did was the Hotter-n-Hell 100, with about 12,000 riders. When I finished at 9-1/2 hours, there were still LOTS of people out there.
As Clifton points out, that's fine speed for brevets.
Most people list "average speed" as the "average speed" shown by their computer, which stops timing when you stop the bike. It would be closest to the 100/6.5. But I don't think they all work exactly the same. Some stop timing under 3 mph or something like that, some are adjustable, I think.
Also, when you're comparing century times, look at elevation gain. People that live in mountainous or very hilly areas just naturally assume that a century has 10,000' of elevation gain, and that's not the case for many of us. My Century Ride is liable to be quite a bit easier than for someone riding out of Denver.
First century I did was the Hotter-n-Hell 100, with about 12,000 riders. When I finished at 9-1/2 hours, there were still LOTS of people out there.
As Clifton points out, that's fine speed for brevets.
Most people list "average speed" as the "average speed" shown by their computer, which stops timing when you stop the bike. It would be closest to the 100/6.5. But I don't think they all work exactly the same. Some stop timing under 3 mph or something like that, some are adjustable, I think.
Also, when you're comparing century times, look at elevation gain. People that live in mountainous or very hilly areas just naturally assume that a century has 10,000' of elevation gain, and that's not the case for many of us. My Century Ride is liable to be quite a bit easier than for someone riding out of Denver.
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I re-read my notes with clear eyes this morning. I had some minor math errors. It was 6 hrs. pedaling and 2.5 hrs resting. 100 / 6 = 16.6 mph. Right? Where's a 5th grader when you need one.
I swear to God it was Lance ...! :-) I was on the CCRT Cape Cod Rail Trail. My route was S. Dennis (exit 9) to S. Wellfleet on the highway. The last couple of miles on route 6 is worth the rest stop at the general store. Except I saved buying anything until my 2nd trip there but by then the deli was closed. So I had to east cold hot dogs on buns. I met "Lance" at about 10-10:30 on the trail not too far from Nickerson State Park. He looked like he was waiting for someone, just doing circles on the trail. When he saw me he straightened out so I could pass and as we got closer we made eye contact, as I was staring at his face thinking he looked familiar, he smiled like he knew something and then said good morning to my stunned expression. I said good morning back and kept going thinking was it him? Could it be? Why the heck not? Anybody know his schedule these days?
It was hard to keep off the gas, I had to keep telling my self to take it easy take it easy. But it was hard because cycling is so much fun!
I swapped bikes at the 1/2 way mark as planned. Neither the new Armadillos nor the converted hybrid seemed to affect my overall speed significantly. In theory my Armadillos at 120 psi would make my old steel bike faster, and my hybrid with drops running 700x35s would be slower. But you know what? Your speed is "YOUR SPEED" almost regardless of what you're riding, so long as they are both setup for "YOU".
1/2 way through my last 25 mile leg I was thinking about how no one passed me all day. I knew I was lucky because I've seen some riders really fly that day. The best I saw was 3 riders in a very tight pace line. That was a beautiful sight. Such precision! All I heard was the wind as they flew by in the opposite direction. I didn't even hear that much wind.
Unfortunately for my ego I did get passed. He was muscular with big strong hips, butt and legs. Hos wheels were super aerodynamic. I had never seen wheels like that in person. Maybe it was a tri-bike? Anyway, he motored past and said hello. Scared the crap out of he because I didn't hear a thing until I saw him. I could have sped up and kept with him for a while but what would be the point? I would have burned out and then would have had to back off to recover. I was on my converted hybrid - it would have been idiotic.
The other "passers" were a couple. I stopped at a road crossing but due to the timing they took advantage of the stopped cars and didn't have to stop the selves. It took a while but I passed them and thought they were gone for good when the same thing happened again. GRR This time however, at mile 85 or 90 I didn't have the gas to overtake them. Plus this time they weren't gonna let me. :-)
It was drizzly all day, just a sprinkle. The ground didn't get wet till the last 15 miles, then it was yucky with all the pollen that was flying up in the spray. I started hacking and drinking my salt water didn't seem to help.
I kept my blood full of sodium water; potassium; magnesium; and occasional B6; B12; caffeine; Glucosamine; a senior multivitamin (yeah I'm 50) & I started the whole day with an aspirin. I went through 4 water bottles and two similar sized Gatorade, plus some additional water at the 1/2 way mark. When I packed up the last bike I took two Tylenol just for good luck and the 2 hour ride home. Turns out I had to drive as far as I rode, or should I say the converse, I rode as far as I drove. It almost doesn't make sense, except that the CCRT is a sweet ride.
No cramps, no exhaustion. After the first 50 miles my legs were feeling a bit toasty but nothing a 1 hour rest with food and fluids didn't cure. Switching bikes at that time was fun too. I forgot just how comfortably I have the hybrid setup. The drop bars, slicks & racing saddle make it as fast for me as the old steel bike. I should get another saddle like that so I don't have to swap it, if I do this again.
I was dressed with the least amount of clothing of anyone on the trail, but it seemed just right for the task at hand. Bike shorts below and varied the top layers. Did the last 50 in just a yellow LIVESTRONG T-shirt.
I swear to God it was Lance ...! :-) I was on the CCRT Cape Cod Rail Trail. My route was S. Dennis (exit 9) to S. Wellfleet on the highway. The last couple of miles on route 6 is worth the rest stop at the general store. Except I saved buying anything until my 2nd trip there but by then the deli was closed. So I had to east cold hot dogs on buns. I met "Lance" at about 10-10:30 on the trail not too far from Nickerson State Park. He looked like he was waiting for someone, just doing circles on the trail. When he saw me he straightened out so I could pass and as we got closer we made eye contact, as I was staring at his face thinking he looked familiar, he smiled like he knew something and then said good morning to my stunned expression. I said good morning back and kept going thinking was it him? Could it be? Why the heck not? Anybody know his schedule these days?
It was hard to keep off the gas, I had to keep telling my self to take it easy take it easy. But it was hard because cycling is so much fun!
I swapped bikes at the 1/2 way mark as planned. Neither the new Armadillos nor the converted hybrid seemed to affect my overall speed significantly. In theory my Armadillos at 120 psi would make my old steel bike faster, and my hybrid with drops running 700x35s would be slower. But you know what? Your speed is "YOUR SPEED" almost regardless of what you're riding, so long as they are both setup for "YOU".
1/2 way through my last 25 mile leg I was thinking about how no one passed me all day. I knew I was lucky because I've seen some riders really fly that day. The best I saw was 3 riders in a very tight pace line. That was a beautiful sight. Such precision! All I heard was the wind as they flew by in the opposite direction. I didn't even hear that much wind.
Unfortunately for my ego I did get passed. He was muscular with big strong hips, butt and legs. Hos wheels were super aerodynamic. I had never seen wheels like that in person. Maybe it was a tri-bike? Anyway, he motored past and said hello. Scared the crap out of he because I didn't hear a thing until I saw him. I could have sped up and kept with him for a while but what would be the point? I would have burned out and then would have had to back off to recover. I was on my converted hybrid - it would have been idiotic.
The other "passers" were a couple. I stopped at a road crossing but due to the timing they took advantage of the stopped cars and didn't have to stop the selves. It took a while but I passed them and thought they were gone for good when the same thing happened again. GRR This time however, at mile 85 or 90 I didn't have the gas to overtake them. Plus this time they weren't gonna let me. :-)
It was drizzly all day, just a sprinkle. The ground didn't get wet till the last 15 miles, then it was yucky with all the pollen that was flying up in the spray. I started hacking and drinking my salt water didn't seem to help.
I kept my blood full of sodium water; potassium; magnesium; and occasional B6; B12; caffeine; Glucosamine; a senior multivitamin (yeah I'm 50) & I started the whole day with an aspirin. I went through 4 water bottles and two similar sized Gatorade, plus some additional water at the 1/2 way mark. When I packed up the last bike I took two Tylenol just for good luck and the 2 hour ride home. Turns out I had to drive as far as I rode, or should I say the converse, I rode as far as I drove. It almost doesn't make sense, except that the CCRT is a sweet ride.
No cramps, no exhaustion. After the first 50 miles my legs were feeling a bit toasty but nothing a 1 hour rest with food and fluids didn't cure. Switching bikes at that time was fun too. I forgot just how comfortably I have the hybrid setup. The drop bars, slicks & racing saddle make it as fast for me as the old steel bike. I should get another saddle like that so I don't have to swap it, if I do this again.
I was dressed with the least amount of clothing of anyone on the trail, but it seemed just right for the task at hand. Bike shorts below and varied the top layers. Did the last 50 in just a yellow LIVESTRONG T-shirt.
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Good one 
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Oh, I forgot to add that I had the most amazing bath last night. Almost passed out. Soaked my back and legs alternately. Wish I had a full size hot-tub/whirlpool like my gym has. Thumbs up for Epsom Salt
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Not bad at all I'd say. My first 100+ took a *lot* longer.
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Nice to read about your ride. How did you train? Was it all on a MUP? I am motivated to do a progressively increasing ten week scheduled century training program as part of my commute, but as an early morning rider, I don't find the Boston weather reliably suitable until May, so my first century this year is in July. Also, do you listen to anything; music, audiobooks, podcasts etc?
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Did my 1st 100 mile ride in 8.5 hrs, (including all breaks), 6.5 hrs of saddle time I think. How's that? Does that make sense? What would that average speed be? 15.3 mph?
And I'm pretty sure I met Lance Armstrong too, he said good morning to me. Maybe it was an endorphin hallucination.
And I'm pretty sure I met Lance Armstrong too, he said good morning to me. Maybe it was an endorphin hallucination.
And there's definitely nothing like a hot bath afterwards...probably next time you'll be thinking about that for the last 20 miles or so; I know I was
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Thanks for tracking down Lance for me, oh well ... :-)
How did I train? Heh ... I just ride as much as I can, I guess. And yes, I listen to music in one ear, and yes it was an easy 100 because it was on a paved rail trail. There were some pretty long grades but nothing an old train couldn't handle, and certainly no "hills". I wouldn't want to do 100 in Colorado, that's for sure!
How did I train? Heh ... I just ride as much as I can, I guess. And yes, I listen to music in one ear, and yes it was an easy 100 because it was on a paved rail trail. There were some pretty long grades but nothing an old train couldn't handle, and certainly no "hills". I wouldn't want to do 100 in Colorado, that's for sure!
05-25-09, 07:14 PM
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I knew I was lucky because I've seen some riders really fly that day. The best I saw was 3 riders in a very tight pace line. That was a beautiful sight. Such precision! All I heard was the wind as they flew by in the opposite direction. I didn't even hear that much wind.
We must have passed one another at some point on Sunday. We got to the CCRT trail head in South Dennis at around 10 or 11 on our way up the Cape. There were three of us in a pace line heading north. All three of us in yellow and black. When we weren't weaving around families and little kids we were moving at a pretty good clip- I'd like to think that was us- but there were other times we slowed to a crawl when it got crowded. We pulled into Provincetown around 2 pm. So we were on there the same time as you- sorry we didn't get to say, "hello".
Congrats on your century. Glad you had so much fun!
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buzzman, wild timing, I started the ride in S. Dennis at 9:30 and got to S. Wellfleet general store at 11. What time did you start? Surprised you guys didn't pass me.
That 3 man paceline was going in the opposite direction from me on my first return trip to S. Dennis. So it could have been you guys if you started later ...
What did you do inP-town? Eat anywhere?
Ever see the bike dude at the Welfleet Flea Market at the Drive-in? He's usually got 5 nice old bikes cleaned up and ready to ride.
The season has just begun - maybe we'll meet up another time. However I do remember 3 guys in yellow. Hey maybe that was you but I didn't get passed. Hmm ... it just doesn't make sense - the timing I mean. Were you still going North after 11:00 am? What time did you hit Marconi and get off the CCRT?
That 3 man paceline was going in the opposite direction from me on my first return trip to S. Dennis. So it could have been you guys if you started later ...
What did you do inP-town? Eat anywhere?
Ever see the bike dude at the Welfleet Flea Market at the Drive-in? He's usually got 5 nice old bikes cleaned up and ready to ride.
The season has just begun - maybe we'll meet up another time. However I do remember 3 guys in yellow. Hey maybe that was you but I didn't get passed. Hmm ... it just doesn't make sense - the timing I mean. Were you still going North after 11:00 am? What time did you hit Marconi and get off the CCRT?
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We stopped at the end of the path at the General Store around noon and had a sandwich and a drink before we headed on towards Ptown. Sat with a big English mastiff.
I can't believe we didn't see you. What time did you get to Ptown. We got there at 2pm and then caught the fast ferry back to Boston at 3 pm so we just sat around the wharf area. We were 3 guys in yellow and black with panniers (I had a front bag and large rack pack). Sunday morning we started in Bourne then wound our way up the Cape- not quite sure what time we got to the trail head must have been between 10 and 11 am.
Catch you next time.
This is me and my nephew on the Canal Path on Saturday as we arrived on the Cape.
I can't believe we didn't see you. What time did you get to Ptown. We got there at 2pm and then caught the fast ferry back to Boston at 3 pm so we just sat around the wharf area. We were 3 guys in yellow and black with panniers (I had a front bag and large rack pack). Sunday morning we started in Bourne then wound our way up the Cape- not quite sure what time we got to the trail head must have been between 10 and 11 am.
Catch you next time.
This is me and my nephew on the Canal Path on Saturday as we arrived on the Cape.
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We saw each other but didn't know it. I remember 3 guys in yellow, and I remember smiling because I thought it was cool. I was heading south while you were going north.
I don't think you were the fast tight paceline I saw - those guys weren't laden with panniers. I was wearing ayellow livestrong tshirt with a short sleeve black t under it. Riding an old light blue steel bike with a front rack made from a water bottle holder and torpedo shaped tool kit above the front wheel. I had my strobes but didn't light them unless I was on the highway.
Oh well, it was a great day for a ride on Sunday - I didn't mind the overcast and drizzle one bit!
I don't think you were the fast tight paceline I saw - those guys weren't laden with panniers. I was wearing ayellow livestrong tshirt with a short sleeve black t under it. Riding an old light blue steel bike with a front rack made from a water bottle holder and torpedo shaped tool kit above the front wheel. I had my strobes but didn't light them unless I was on the highway.
Oh well, it was a great day for a ride on Sunday - I didn't mind the overcast and drizzle one bit!
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We stopped at the end of the path at the General Store around noon and had a sandwich and a drink before we headed on towards Ptown. Sat with a big English mastiff.
I can't believe we didn't see you. What time did you get to Ptown. We got there at 2pm and then caught the fast ferry back to Boston at 3 pm so we just sat around the wharf area. We were 3 guys in yellow and black with panniers (I had a front bag and large rack pack). Sunday morning we started in Bourne then wound our way up the Cape- not quite sure what time we got to the trail head must have been between 10 and 11 am.
Catch you next time.
This is me and my nephew on the Canal Path on Saturday as we arrived on the Cape.
I can't believe we didn't see you. What time did you get to Ptown. We got there at 2pm and then caught the fast ferry back to Boston at 3 pm so we just sat around the wharf area. We were 3 guys in yellow and black with panniers (I had a front bag and large rack pack). Sunday morning we started in Bourne then wound our way up the Cape- not quite sure what time we got to the trail head must have been between 10 and 11 am.
Catch you next time.
This is me and my nephew on the Canal Path on Saturday as we arrived on the Cape.
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Dude, Lance is riding the Giro in Italy at the moment. Sorry, but nice job on your first century.
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6.5 hrs ride time is plenty fast.
As you do more Rando rides, you'll learn to shorten the breaks.
I did the Tour de Cure century recently. It was a hilly (5000 ft) century. My ride time was 6 hrs and 9 minutes, and my total time was 6 hrs and 39 minutes. I didn't stop too much- just enough to fill water bottles hit the portapotties.
As you do more Rando rides, you'll learn to shorten the breaks.
I did the Tour de Cure century recently. It was a hilly (5000 ft) century. My ride time was 6 hrs and 9 minutes, and my total time was 6 hrs and 39 minutes. I didn't stop too much- just enough to fill water bottles hit the portapotties.