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Took Trezure on our first century today. Got three flats, two at once running over a rock I think (was wheelsucking, didn't see it coming).
Thought I could handle the main climb of 1200 ft at 7% with a 36/28 but I had to stop a couple times.
Felt mostly fine until around mile 88, ate a bunch of raisins and was drinking plenty of water and the provided Gatorade but felt weak and could only push 140 watts. That was the longest 12 miles of my life. I had only done 55 miles before but even that was in the fall. Had to ditch my mates too around mile 83, they couldn't keep up (asses and various other parts numb) and at the pace they were going the finish line was going to close.
A literal grandma finished right after me, kek. I could have maintained 19-20 in the first half tho if not held back. I think I'll keep training for longer rides, most of my club has several double centuries under their belts. How often do I have to do longer rides to keep the fitness gains to be able to handle them?
