We didn’t mean to get carried away, but we had to do it sooner or later. A year ago this very weekend I did my first 100-mile ride in over 20 years (and another one later in the year). So I knew I had it in me, but how often does one want to spend over eight hours on the road? Well, considering that I’ve got other things to do and a wife at home waiting, not that often. But it is something — a challenge to which I can rise. An opportunity to see new things. I’d say “bragging rights,” but what is there to brag about? I know people who do more than 100 and do it more regularly. On far fewer gears.
I just like riding, and every so often, I can afford to take the longer rides. But still, a decent fondo should do the job. As a matter of fact, having done the century, the fondo (only 100km) might feel like a walk in the park.
And yet…
Will that bridge eventually connect?
I’m sure it will. And I’ve updated the post.