This Cyclist Conquers Century Rides and Epic Climbs All Over the World

I’ve always had this fiery, wild little girl hiding inside of me. The summer of 2020 was the height of the pandemic and the streets of New York City were empty. I was going crazy. I started riding solo, and then later with some crews on my cruiser bike. Very quickly, I craved more. Soon, I heard of this thing called a century. I liked the name, so I thought, “Let me try one.” I remember the day of my first century so well. It was September 2020 and I was riding the Escape New York route. I woke up at 4 a.m. and was terrified. I was wearing sweatpants, sneakers, had a heavy metal water bottle, and a big black backpack, but I was ready. The ride started, and at mile 15, the group disappeared into the distance. I walked up all the hills alone, crying. [View in Browser]( [Bicycling]( [SHOP]( [EXCLUSIVE]( [SUBSCRIBE]( [This Cyclist Conquers Century Rides and Epic Climbs All Over the World]( [This Cyclist Conquers Century Rides and Epic Climbs All Over the World]( I’ve always had this fiery, wild little girl hiding inside of me. The summer of 2020 was the height of the pandemic and the streets of New York City were empty. I was going crazy. I started riding solo, and then later with some crews on my cruiser bike. Very quickly, I craved more. Soon, I heard of this thing called a century. I liked the name, so I thought, “Let me try one.” I remember the day of my first century so well. It was September 2020 and I was riding the Escape New York route. I woke up at 4 a.m. and was terrified. I was wearing sweatpants, sneakers, had a heavy metal water bottle, and a big black backpack, but I was ready. The ride started, and at mile 15, the group disappeared into the distance. I walked up all the hills alone, crying. [Read More](   [Cycling Doesn’t Always Target Your Glutes, Which Is Why You Should Build Them Off the Bike]( [Cycling Doesn’t Always Target Your Glutes, Which Is Why You Should Build Them Off the Bike]( Glutes play a crucial role in power production and back pain prevention. Learn how to target them. [Read More](     [The 21 Best Road Bikes of 2022 (So Far)]( [The 21 Best Road Bikes of 2022 (So Far)]( Go fast, go long, go comfortably on these amazing bikes. [Read More](   [Beats' Top-Reviewed Studio Headphones Are $150 Off This Weekend Only]( [Beats' Top-Reviewed Studio Headphones Are $150 Off This Weekend Only]( Amazon is having a HUGE sale on Beats headphones. [Read More](     [The 9 Best Cheap E-Bikes You Can Buy Right Now]( [The 9 Best Cheap E-Bikes You Can Buy Right Now]( Every electric bike on this list is sub $2,000—from urban cruisers to folding models, even some that reach 28 mph. [Read More](   [Here’s Why You Need to Drink More Than 8 Cups of Water Each Day]( [Here’s Why You Need to Drink More Than 8 Cups of Water Each Day]( Learn how to maintain proper hydration on and off the road. [Read More](   [Weight Loss After 44]( Follow Us [Unsubscribe]( | [Privacy Notice/Notice at Collection]( Bicycling.com ©2023 Hearst Magazines, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Hearst Magazines, 300 West 57th Street, New York, NY 10019