Notes from my first century:
* about 9 hrs 15 min, averaged 12.5 mph when the bike was moving
* 39 x 19 gearing was perfect
* why is the best track through the gravel always on the left?
* first mistake: using an untested mix in water bottles
* second mistake: riding the first 20 miles too hard
* at mile 25 I was overheated, dehydrated, and imagining a DNF
* guzzled my one bottle of straight water in the next 10 miles and felt much better
* drank 3 x 24 oz bottles of plain water over 20 miles from Preston to Forestville
* climbs out of Forestville were long walks for me
* 183rd Ave, northbound, into the wind will give me nightmares for months to come
* on Nature Road I started to have fun and enjoy the scenery
* thanks to Mark for the training rides and waiting
* thanks to Craig for pics and Surly at the finish
* thanks to Chris for a super event