SeaGull Century Bike R endurance test ride

Today was a 100-mile SeaGull Century endurance test for my bike and myself. I wanted to try out everything I could that I'm planning to wear, eat, drink and of course the 1999 Porsche Bike R set up. I rode the Baltimore to Annapolis Rail Trail four times to get 100 miles wearing my yellow Porsche jersey and full bike-matching kit, of course! Since I can't guarantee I'll get food/drink at the rest stops during the October Century ride, I brought along and only needed to eat two Cliff Bars and two Gaterade bottles. So I now know I can make 100 miles with what I can carry, if needed. My kit, my body and the Porsche Bike all performed as well as I could have ever hoped for. If anyone thinks these bikes are toys and not real performance bicycles, Strava said I did one of the B&A out-and-backs 6th fastest of all time. Not bad for a 57 year old dude on a 24 year old bike. Now that I have completed a 100-mile ride on the Bike R, its time to switch to some speed training to finish the final preparation before the October 14 SeaGull Century.

Bike R upgrades

The yellow shifter hoods arrived today. Changing out from the black hoods sure makes a lot of yellow on the 1999 Porsche Bike R. To add more (too much?) yellow, I just ordered a FIZIK ARIONE special series saddle provided to pro teams for the wearer of the Yellow Jersey in the Tour de France. Hope the saddle arrives in time for the Seagull Century!

Seagull Century training

Gearing up for the October Seagull Century on the 1999 Porsche Bike R required some long-distance training. 60, 70, and 80 mile rides so far. Might try to complete a 90 miler before tapering. 

Sea Gull Century

My event numbers and info for the October 14 Sea Gull Century ride arrived yesterday. Looking forward to this first organized ride with the recently refreshed 1999 Porsche Bike R.