adriano 

that was the total time?

adriano 

i could do a 30mph plus century solo, off the couch, first try. it might take a while though!

Rob13

Wow, thats 21.5 MPH, that is impressive. And for your goal to do it under 4 would be incredible. Elite athletes do that kind of time... You must be on an awesome training regimen. How long have you been riding?

anthony 555

total time only 1 2 min stop

anthony 555

Only bin riding for a year but I am a marathon distance runner before so I started in good shape

anthony 555

You do not have to believe me but it happened. this was my 4th century my first was 5:45 my 2nd was 5:40 in 100 degree heat my 3rd was 5:10 and this one was 4:45. I ride 200 to 250 a week. I have done 20 mile rides in under 45 min. Some people could rip there guts out and not stop others would take a sick leave for a hang nail.

MrTuner1970

Good job!

jmX

Ok, so in marathon terms you just ran a 2:35 and you're saying you're shooting for 2:05 by next year. Pretty unlikely. Great to have goals though.

FrenchFit 

..the point being?

With all the things that need doing in the world and the genuine opportunities for self improvement/enlightenment we obsess about how fast we can ride a bicycle over 102 miles? Going nowhere?

..you genuinely believe this is a praiseworthy use of someone's time and energy?

I guess I hang with the .. other people.

adriano 

i believe you. i was just curious. great job fa sho.

gregf83 

Let me guess. You're reading bike forums from the Occupy Wall Street tent camp and hoping for a stimulating discussion on how corporate greed is negatively affecting cycling in America?

DScott

Who pissed in your granola this morning? You might want to check yourself, though. It seems you're leaking some self-righteousness. It's all over the place.

Good use of your time and energy, I'm sure!

revchuck 

That's an awesome job! Shoot, where you live, it's hard finding 100 miles worth of roads.

slushlover2

Great job, especially for a new rider. I've been riding for 30+ years and have only one sub 5 hour century to my credit. Lately I'm doing good to get a sub 6 hour century.

anthony 555

Look guys thanks for all the replies but I really do not know if i could it in 4. solo prob not the only way would be in a pace line. I am realistic in my training will not try for that anytime soon!

Auldyin

Well done with the century!! I have the opposite problem need to ride for 25 km to to find a bit of flat road and no hills!! I wish we had some flat roads here near the Massief Central

anthony 555

I want to give an update. This morning i woke up and i am so sore. I usually 50 miles on sunday i do not think i could do 10 miles.

MrTuner1970

Aw, go do at least 25! You'll feel good on the bike.

hhnngg1

Are you racing? You should if this is the result of an unstructured training program. 21mph for 100 miles is impressive even in a draft-legal group situation, and would get you to the front of the pack of many open road races in the amateur division.

And with your rate of improvement, which is nothing short of remarkable, I would expect you to literally be the next Lance Armstrong at your rate of gain, even with the gradually diminishing returns.

You deserve props for riding as much as you do - 200-250mpw is legit. You should post a Strava GPS of that just to shut up all the haters - it does it quick.

41ants

Nicely done... Sub 5 hr on a solo is sweet.

BarracksSi

Cheater....

jgrosser

+1. Huge difference between 21 and 25. Remember, as speed increases, wind resistance increases exponentially.

rangerdavid

you really should find a few little hills to ride. that will not only be more realistic of the centuries you'll find, but increase your leg strength and climbing ability. we have a local century ride here call blood, sweat & gears. 100 miles, 13,000 feet of climbing. it's really quite a difficult ride..... give it a shot next year, but get on the computer, it sells out in about 2 hours after they open the registration, and its limited to 1500 riders.

rangerdavid

.... and by the way, congrats. That's one hellofa ride!!

revchuck 

Go out and ride at an easy pace for about 45-60 minutes. And I mean easy! It'll loosen you up, and the increased blood flow (as compared to sitting on the couch) will help flush out the waste products in your body from yesterday's ride. Then take it easy, and make sure you get a good portion of protein and carbohydrate in your meals today. Char-broiled oysters and beer would work fine. Y'all Northerners eat your hearts out!