Metric Century
07-31-17, 02:25 PM
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Metric Century
I just want to take this time to brag that after two previous attempts which were cut short by severe leg cramps, I finally attained a metric century this past weekend. I ended up with 65 miles. Could have gone longer since the body was willing, but the spirit was weak. By the time I was close to reaching my goal, I just felt like I wanted to get off the bike for the day.
Now, on to a full century. My goal was to do it this year, but not sure if I'll get the time to train up for it or not.
Now, on to a full century. My goal was to do it this year, but not sure if I'll get the time to train up for it or not.
07-31-17, 03:45 PM
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Good job!
You're probably closer to that imperial century than you think, but there's no reason to rush into anything. Take your time and enjoy the fact that you hit this goal.
You're probably closer to that imperial century than you think, but there's no reason to rush into anything. Take your time and enjoy the fact that you hit this goal.
07-31-17, 03:53 PM
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I just want to take this time to brag that after two previous attempts which were cut short by severe leg cramps, I finally attained a metric century this past weekend. I ended up with 65 miles. Could have gone longer since the body was willing, but the spirit was weak. By the time I was close to reaching my goal, I just felt like I wanted to get off the bike for the day.
Now, on to a full century. My goal was to do it this year, but not sure if I'll get the time to train up for it or not.
Now, on to a full century. My goal was to do it this year, but not sure if I'll get the time to train up for it or not.
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Congrats man, last Year I did a tour for a week, mileage where 48, 55 mile range, felt good one day, hear my partner go hey we are here!!! put on 10 more,great personal satisfaction.
08-11-17, 04:53 PM
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WOOT! Awesome! It gets easier and easier. I spent all summer training for my first metric. Then a whole different summer training for my first imperial century. After awhile, 100 miles is no longer a magic number. I fear I've become addicted to longer distances... you can get hooked too, if you want. 
The long distance forum has lots of tips and suggestions for century rides.
The long distance forum has lots of tips and suggestions for century rides.
08-11-17, 07:15 PM
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Excellent!
08-12-17, 03:04 PM
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Thats great. at this point you can do a century any time you decide to do one
08-13-17, 07:30 AM
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Congrats!!! I too just did my first metric. Great accomplishment. I am now training for the century hope to do this by the end of the riding season.
Congrats!!! Nice Job!
Congrats!!! Nice Job!
08-15-17, 01:34 PM
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I rode two centuries in 2015, none in 2016...kinda thinking about it again...
Congrats to the OP on your metric!
08-15-17, 08:32 PM
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Awesome! I did my first metric last month and my second just this past Sunday. In my case, Sunday, my mind was willing, but my body was not. Hope you'll shoot for your next one soon!
08-16-17, 03:49 PM
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Well I have a century ride coming up Labor Day weekend. I can decide to ride a metric century or go for a full century. If I'm feeling good at 63 miles, I'll likely try to go the full 102 on this ride.
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