Ride Strategy for Longer Ride than I’m Accustomed To

This was 100% me in 2021 for my first century. Got caught up in the energy of the event and attached myself to riders who were much faster than me. Around mile 40-45 it hit like a wall and I was struggling to get back to my base pace for a bit as I emptied the tanks in terms of fuel and hydration. Glad I had two buddies with me who pulled me thru but it was rough. Did the same ride this year and focused on a slower pace to start along with a solid fuel/hydration plan and I felt like I could have rode another 100 at the end (my buddy was the one struggling this year).

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