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Karen,

That's an interesting list and I'm certainly impressed by 
the riders with 29 100 mile completions.

But choosing just those who post to RC misses people like 
Trilby who doesn't even have an email address.  Trilby has 
about 73 100 mile completions in her record since 1984 with 
a few more possible from her several years record before 
that date. There are two in her list that are listed as 150 
mile rides.

It can also miss experience doing 100 mile rides.  My 
completion record isn't great doing 100s - which is probably 
one reason I don't do more of them.  I've completed two in 
your list - Tevis and the Texas Bluebonnet.  I've tried 4 
more - pulled once at 90 miles, twice on Tevis(one a RO-MB 
that was turned in as a MB pull), and another in the PS region.

100 mile rides are the toughest dstance in our sport and 
     unfortunately represent a declining part.  I applaud 
your efforts to generate more interest in doing 100 mile 
rides - both for our juniors - and seniors too.

Mike



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