Well, I completed my first metric century yesterday. It was a beautiful ride toward Snohomish, then we headed south to Duvall, west toward Redmond then back north to Kenmore. The hills on this route were okay in the beginning, then I just bonked on the last two. I need to learn to eat more on my rides. After shoveling some granola bars and drinking more water, I was able to make it up the last two hills with a little push from my friend Zach (literally, he pushed me up it 'cause my legs wouldn't do it- it was funny, yet sad). In the end, I did this wicked downhill where I finally reached over 40 mph- 41.5 mph to be exact! It was a twisty road, but wow was it fun! Sorry, no pictures from this ride. I didn't bring my camera, but take my word for it that there were some amazing sights- The Cascades, old forests, farmland, etc...
I'm planning on doing the Portland Century event (only the half century) at the end of August. It should be a good time!
1 comment:
Erin -
I still haven't done a metric century. I'll try to get to it before Fat Tire. Speaking of which, are you coming? I'm free on Thursday if you want to fly in then. I really think you should come. It's gonna be fuuuuuuuun. ;-)
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