100 mile loop w/ Todd.
No birthday numeric significance, just something I hadn't done before.
I came prepared - first aid, spare chain, spare tube, etc.
The route had to be revised as I didn't know the Grosse Isle free bridge was closed. Todd had never been on Grosse Isle, and I hadn't done a full lap, so we go our money's worth out of the extra six miles a trip up to the toll bridge cost.
I got lucky on guessing a shortcut or two to get the miles back down to the target (Barbara's 103 + 1 = 104).
Shout out to BNM who caught us at 50 miles with fresh gatorade and McDs breakfast, woo woo!
Pointe Mouillee remains scenic!
Things I would do differently:
* Go easier out of the gate, even if it's cool out and downhill
* Make sure I have salt...with no AR my supplies are all low or misplaced...I didn't know inner thighs could cramp
* Go with more gatorade, that's all I wanted to drink anyway
* Reapply sunscreen more often (minor ouch)
* Not have an unplanned two week zero mileage taper
* Sleep more the week prior
* Pick a route with less frequent stop signs and lights if going for speed
* Figure out Garmin so it doesn't die
* Taper / train differently so I have some watts
Surprisingly, in contrast to past two long outings, sitting wasn't a problem, but being out of watts was.
I swore off endurance cycling around mile 57, but now with the passage of time I might go long again, if I can find some more watts.
Todd was a great riding partner, 10/10 would ride with again.