Lifeline 100 w/Jon Chen

LIFELINE 100

The Lifeline 100 is a fun local ride which loops north and south of Annapolis, Maryland.  It's easy on the knees as there is "only" 2400' of climbing for a metric century (65 miles).  Yes, this was supposed to be a full century ride but my IT-band got sore early (why I don't know) and 65 miles is 25 miles further than Jon Chen has ever ridden.

Weather was great, a little cool to begin.  I still say the worst part of these trip is getting up at 5am and change.  It's an easy drive to Kinder Farm Park for the start.  A "show-n-go" so we took off as soon as we got there.

First Rest Stop at Mile 20

We rolled along the course at an easy pace starting on the Baltimore/Annapolis Rail Trail.  It's similar to the Washington/Old Dominion Trail but shorter.  This ride does have well stocked rest stops.  The first stop had spring rolls and some deli sandwiches with an awesome chipotle sauce.  

Mile 40

Around mile 18 I started getting a sore IT band, boo!  Not sure why but clearly I need to get back on the foam rollers.  I made up my mind pretty early this was going to be a metric century due to the knee, bummer but we'll live to ride again.

Jon did really well on the ride despite being pushed a bit to keep the pace.  I knew he was close behind due to the effort noises 😀  Near the end of the ride Jon says, "Why are you still going so hard?"  Well, near the end is no time to slow down!

We rolled into the finish both happy to have completed the ride.  Many more rides to come!

Metric Century Finishers!

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