[aalex]

Originally Posted by azncreationz

Agreed! It is a good experience if you've never done it before, so I would recommend it. Seems like all the riders who responded are just in it for their best fastest time, however, it is a 'ride' not a race (even though it's timed). So yeah, I would personally stop at all the rest areas to try out the food/drinks/samples, and not be too worried about the time it takes to get to the finish line the first time around. You get the experience by participating. I guess that includes waiting in line for your lunch afterwards.

If cost is an issue, perhaps you may consider this other group ride, the MEC Century ride on Sunday, Aug. 24th. Choose from either 50k or 100k, and starts & ends from Pinetree Community Centre in Coquitlam. It'll still have aid stations, full support, etc. for only $35. I'll be there.

MEC Vancouver Summer Century Ride | MEC Events

I just joined this ride too. looking to meet some rs cyclist there. who wanna join?