In most contexts, 100 is a big number. One hundred years is a long time to live, 100 stairs are a lot to climb, 100 miles is a long distance to travel if you don't have a car.
For most people, it's a long way to go on two wheels, but the Colorado-Eagle River Ride makes it all worthwhile.
The seventh annual River Ride pedals out of Avon on Saturday morning with hundreds of cyclists - some faster than others - but all determined to finish the ride by the afternoon.
Not all opt for the 100-mile version. There are also 100-kilometer and 42-mile rides, but if you're thinking of signing up, we suggest one of the "100" versions.
Beginning in Avon, the ride takes you along US Highway 6 to Wolcott, where you begin a climb up Hwy 131 and cruise over State Bridge to Colorado River Road. This smooth dirt stretch is by far the best part of the ride. With very little vehicular traffic, you cruise along the Colorado River before climbing and descending into Dotsero. The 100-milers then continue on Hwy 6 back to Avon.
Aid stations are numerous throughout the ride and chalk full of energy elixirs, Oreos and PB & Js.
All level of cyclists are welcome to try. It's not a race, and not everyone is a seasoned pro, as can be attested by one man's River Ride story from last year's ride.
If you are still interested in signing up, the ride is $95 by July 25, including an exclusive riding jersey and post-ride lunch.
For more info on the ride, click here.
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