100k Day

Today was my first 100k day ever. I went for a ride with Michael at 8am this morning, setting out from the Mosgiel Pool intent on doing about 80km or 3 hours on the bike. We headed though Outram to Berwick and by the time we were back past Mosgiel and Wingatui, we had decided that we would be bloody close to 100km by the time we finished so we made sure that we added a few detours and loopbacks to make it to the magical three figure ride.

I felt great the whole way - excpet for my butt, which is still struggling with the saddle (even the new one) and I have recovered well this afternoon. We managed the 100km in just on 3:40 or just over 27km per hour. It was mostly on the flat and, while there was a bit of breeze it wasn't strong. All in all I am well-pleased with today's effort.

Thanks to Michael for keeping me company and giving me someone to stay ahead of. We both decided at about 90km that he is insane to be doing these long rides with me as he hasn't done any other training. He is hoping to keep up with me on more long rides including doing a 180km ride at some stage. Me-thinks he might need to do a little more time in the saddle or he is going to be in a power of pain - god knows he was today. Good on ya mate!