OUR FIRST CENTURY!

...by accident (oops!)

Stats:

100 miles - Yikes!
10-15000 ft of climbing?

I rode my bike straight up mountains for a whopping 8.5 hours today. When I say stright up mountains, I kid you not. The ride was originally supposed to be a 94 miler (still a ton) but after an early morning detour, we easily exceeded our initial route. Pretty much the Appalachians kicked our butt.

To be completely honest, I think I blocked most of today out. It was hands down the most physically challenging thing I have ever done in my life. Finishing the ride was also one of my highest highs I have had. It was such a good feeling. There were about 6 of us that rode in a pack for the day and it was really really cool to roll in to the site together and celebrate our HUGE accomplishment. I think less than half of the team was able to finish in time (we can't ride in the dark so many had to be picked up...bummer!)

I fell asleep in full sleep clothes on top of my sleeping bag while everyone was eating dinner. It really was that kind of a ride. The good news? Only 86.5 miles tomorrow...maybe the mountains will turn to plains overnight? Wishful thinking....

(P.S. I dropped and broke my camera (booo.../of course I did...) Pics to come soon, I will probably steal someone else's...Thanks Nicole!)