My first century!!!!!
06-04-11, 11:48 AM
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My first century!!!!!
102 MILES 5:40. I think I had help from God but I did it!!
06-04-11, 11:59 AM
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NICE! That's a huge accomplishment from my point of view. I still haven't broken a century ride 
06-04-11, 12:19 PM
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I was doing good until the last 17 miles had rid into 15 to 20 mph wide was not sure for awhile I would make it. I was riding solo and I could see someone about a mile or so ahead of me and I focused on him until I passed him and really helped me make it.
06-04-11, 12:39 PM
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06-04-11, 12:45 PM
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Now remember it is very flat down here all we have to really deal with is wind I live on the gulf coast.
06-04-11, 01:40 PM
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Very good Anthony you deserve a good meal and yes the Lord does help even those who claim he does not exist. Good time for a solo and like you I cannot find anyone willing to go 100, at least at the time I would like to start. I like to go right at daybreak which now is 5am and be done before you burn most of the day.
06-04-11, 01:57 PM
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Very good Anthony you deserve a good meal and yes the Lord does help even those who claim he does not exist. Good time for a solo and like you I cannot find anyone willing to go 100, at least at the time I would like to start. I like to go right at daybreak which now is 5am and be done before you burn most of the day.
06-04-11, 03:18 PM
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Man... killer time! Good job.
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06-04-11, 05:17 PM
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06-04-11, 06:18 PM
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06-04-11, 08:59 PM
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Kudos! Hope you enjoyed it. I bet you learned a few things during the century.
06-05-11, 11:47 AM
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I learned that it was the hardest thing I have ever done. Bike riding has taken on a new meaning for me . It is where I can test myself against the most important competitor I have myself. I will never race it is not in me to try to achieve glory for myself but I can improve myself. I will ride for life!
06-05-11, 12:41 PM
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No I ride in Terrebone and Lafourche parishes. Lots of rural highways very few lights and roads are not that busy. I spend alot of time in Baton Rouge with my work.
06-05-11, 12:42 PM
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Great job, I too am a flatlander and often ride solo. I will be completing my first century this summer as well.
06-05-11, 12:46 PM
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Man it is not easy but I will do it again in a couple weeks. i seen a few things during ride i should have done different and want to see if it will give me a better time. Good luck in your attempt post how it works out.
