Cache Valley Century

Am I crazy or what!?!?

I bought my road bike in June. I did a CENTURY (100 miles) ride in August!!!

I'm so proud of myself. It was hard, hot, and sweaty, but the feeling of actually doing it was worth a million bucks. I got invited by my friend Steph on the Wednesday before the ride, and said yes, and on Saturday morning I was on the ride!

We had an overcast morning, with great reststops and beautiful views. But, after about noon, the sun was out full blast burning down on my skin. Riding on hot, black asphalt didn't do much for the problem either. I started at 7:45am and finished at 5:00 pm. I took about 2 hours of rest throughout the day so my time was about 7 hours. I felt slow, but I couldn't have done it without being slow and steady, saving my energy for the last 5 miles of DEATH. I will probably do it again, but not for another year!

Here is the lowdown of the ride

August 27, 2011

The Cache Valley Century is a noncompetative bicycle tour of Cache Valley

in Northern Utah and Southern Idaho. It begins and ends on the south side

of the park in Richmond Utah. Richmond is 15 miles north of Logan and the

park is between 1st and 2nd west on 1st south.

Rest Stops: Century route: 5 stops with an option for lunch at 70 miles or at the finish Metric Century route: 3 rest stops with lunch at the finish 40 Mile route: 3 rest stops with lunch at the finish. All rest stops will be stocked with fruit, snacks, energy drinks and water.