Finally Cracked the 100K Barrier

[auswi]

I have been wanting to do the 100k ride since i started cycling in December 09.

I tried once before and got to 85K.

This morning I got up and managed to finally crack the 100k mark riding solo. I was just tring to enjoy the ride. i figured I was just going out for a nice 4 hour ride. Legs were killing towards the end.

Average was ok i suppose at 23ks.

Next time I hope to do it in a group - which reminds me I must join a club.

Cheers

Wayne

[Pax]

Well done Wayne! It is one of the most staisfying mile stones to achieve. COngrats

I would encourage you to join a club if you want to ride with a group, learn and be strengthenned in your riding. That soesn't mean having to race or anything...just the benefit of riding with a group that will stretch you.

Tim

[FXST01]

LOL i read the title and thought "holy cr*p" 100K, thinking someone had clocked up 100,000 k's, even more stunned when I read you started Dec 09.

Well done on the 100K ride, I suppose I'll do one one day. Was it 2 hours down the road and back or you did you do the meandering all over the place type ride?

[auswi]

I started in Crestmead Brisbane and travelled out to Cleveland which was 50ks and turned around and come back. I feel to do a trip like that you need a pre-defined route.

Keep training and you will make the 100k trip. I found it was my head that was telling me I could not do it. It is just as much in your head as it is riding a bike. Only advise i could give which was given to me on this forum is don't concentrate on the distance or ks while you are on the ride.

Cheers

Wayne

[soc]

Nice one Auswi. Ready now for the Brisbane to Gold Coast? As Pax has posted in another thread, October 10th just announced as this years date

[Baldy]

Well done Wayne, solo for your first one is a good effort if I do say so myself

Just wait till you do another 100 in a bunch and you will be even more proud of yourself for cracking it alone first. Between the drafting and company/motivation theres a big difference I think.

cheers

[brades68]

Well done! It's a fantastic goal to achieve, what is your next goal? 160km?

I'll be heading down the the Bris to GC, chalk up another 100km for me (that'll be 3 then!!)
Keep pedaling.

Cheers
Mick