First century. Yey!

[Dan_K]

Did my first century on Friday in training for my trip to Paris.
Was a solo effort of 112 miles to the coast and back. Can't say if was overly enjoyable but I felt happy at the end.
Full, painful story on my blog.

Topped it off with the Pearson 150km sportive yesterday.....

Feeling suprisingly sprightly today!

[Andrew G]

Well done Dan, your first century ride is a landmark. interesting you point out you had a low point at about 70 miles, it often happens on your first century ride to hit a bit of a wall at 70-80 miles. Once passed you probably won't get it again on further ton rides as mentally you know what you can do now. Sounds like the training's coming along nicely .

[Snoop Doug]

well done Dan, now get your entry in for the SCCU 100 TT

[Marcus]

CONGRATULATIONS

[Dan_K]

Thanks for all the nice comments guys.

Snoop, I think i'll wait a while before I do a 100 TT!

Andrew, what you said about the mental barrier was quite interesting. I had wheels to follow for the Pearson 150 so it was easier but I had several times where I thought that 94 miles was nothing compared to what I'd achieved previously.

[Dombo]

Well done Dan. Second and third that re the 60-70 mile mark. Must be psychological as it happens to me on mtb centuries too

[Snoop Doug]

[quote="Dan_K"]Snoop, I think i'll wait a while before I do a 100 TT!

[Marcus]

Did two or 3 mid 90's last year but never got around to doing the hundred. Managed it on the Brighton cr yesterday.

[Steve W]

Well done Dan
I am sure you will look forward to those days when it just seems routine and becomes much much more fun
unlike football cycling just gets better and better and will never dissapoint you.