These are great stories.
My first century was during RAGBRAI last year. The Newton to Marengo day was supposed to be a century (with the optional loop). I did the optional loop and ended up in camp about 10 miles short. I turned around and headed back out of town for 5 miles then back to camp I went for a total of 100.27 miles.
The next day was my longest ride to date. I rode from Marengo to Coralville then on to Bettendorf for a total of 121.33 miles. {I had to get to town for my nephews wedding}
The next day I ran the Bix 7 with my brother.