No its not that long, but thanks for the compliment. The answer is my first century.
Today, I completed the buffalo bicycle classic. It was a 103 mile ride from Boulder to Fort Collins and back. As with most if not all centuries the ride started at 7:00am. Being that it is early fall and 7:00 am, I didn't expect to see the sun for the beginning of the ride. Unfortunately, the sun didn't show up at all through out the ride. Without the sun the temperate didn't rise above about 55 degrees. Due to whatever front we had moving in that kept the clouds overhead all the day, we had a constant wind to deal with. Most of the wind was a headwind or a crosswind. This combination of weather phenomena made for a long cold ride.
Other than the aforementioned conditions, I would call the ride a success. I did complete all 103 miles. My total time on the bike was 6 hours and 38 seconds. This added up to an average speed of 16.6 miles per hour. I was slightly worried about my chances of completing the ride when at mile 47ish on the climb up to the turnaround point, my leg started to cramp up. I was able to push through and make it to the aid station, only to get off the bike and instantly cramp. After about 15 minutes of stretching and eating I got back on the bike. I did cramp up again every time I got back on the bike after stopping at aid stations but I was able to spin through the cramps.
At the finish line I was greeted by none other than the world renowned cyclist...Scott Wenzel. This was such a delightful surprise. We chatted for a minute as I was waiting in line for my hat that proves my successful completion of the century. Scott (that's right, the same Scott that has been in Belgium training for months now) didn't get a hat for he only rode 70 miles today. I proudly wore my hat as I grubbed on some pasta, got a post race beer, and a 10 minute free massage.
That was my day, How was yours?
Good huh, well Till Next Time!
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