On Sunday I completed at least 150 miles in the MS-150. I still have to check the computer for the specifics. I had hoped to ride more, but the sun got to me before I got further. The good news is that on Saturday, I was able to do the full century route! With 100 miles already complete, I was looking to finish Sunday’s 75 for a nice total. Unfortunately, I was burned by the sun pretty badly on Saturday. Increased exposure Sunday limited my ability to press on as far as I wanted, and riding through that exhaustion was more difficult that ignoring the sore and tired muscles. At the 5th rest stop, I was feeling pretty spacey, and decided that my ride had come to an end. Otherwise, I don’t think I would have made it to the next rest stop.

I’m not broken, but I am still sore. At no point during the ride was I regretting the distance, though many times I wished I was finished. I will pre-register for next year’s MS-150, and I see no reason why I won’t be able to do two centuries then.

I just need to remember to use plenty of sunblock, often, and I need to get a good pair of cycling shorts. Replacing my bike with a road bike would help too I’m sure, but I’m told that’s cheating.