Horsey Hundred 2007

I survived my first century! I have to admit that after a tough 65 miles last weekend I wasn't looking forward to attempting 100 on Saturday. I was lucky to have a great group of friends to ride with. It was a long day, but surprisingly easier than I thought it would be. Our group started out with Molly, Paula, Saori, Paul, Jill and Fe. The ride was beautiful and took us through cool shaded forests and past numerous horse parks of course. It was kind of like being a 10 year old again on my brand new 10 speed. Riding bikes is so much fun! Especially when there is great company and good food.

Jill, Fe, and Paul decided to do the 78 mile course so it was just the four girls left to finish the rest of the ride. We had a blast. Those girls are awesome, and are making me such a better cyclist already. I figure that if I can try to keep up with Paula on the descents, hang on with Saori on the climbs, and stay as consistently strong as Molly, I will be in great shape!

Sunday was the 70 mile ride. Unfortunately since I am the #1 dog sitter (unofficially) for all of Lexington I only had time to ride the 52 mile course to be back in town to take some dogs out. I would have liked to do the 70 miler, but I had a good ride anyway. The bad part was that we split at mile 15, but luckily Paul also did the 52 mile route so I had some good company. Sunday was a good ride also, but it wasn't as pretty, and a little bumpier. OK a lot bumpier. My poor behind.

I am really glad to have a century under my belt before the triathlon season starts. Special thanks to my cycling buds! It was fun!