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I ride to work, and occassionally go out on vists during the day around (10-15 miles a day). Then two days a week i have a longer commute (30 miles round trip).
I felt pretty spent after my first 100k. Same after doing london-southend/brighton for the first time last year. Ive done a couple in the last month or so now, the second and third time you feel much more comfortable.
Its natural to be glad your reaching the next control/finish I think. You could probably physically have done more but you was mentally prepared for 100.
Pacing is an issue, I tend to naturally try and keep pace with those ahead of me. Ive become more comfortable riding by myself at my own pace for long periods of time as ive gone on.
I found it easier on the 200k as everyone was more evenly paced, however yesturday I ended up concerning myself because I happened to pass a few people. With a 100k you have more people who can ride the full distance at a consistently high pace and you can get sucked along, especially if you lose track of the directions.