Continued: I meant to say waterproof rain pants. They are the REI women's generic waterproof pants and I can say that they kept me dry.
At the end of the ride there was a moderately steep hill back to the Oregon Garden and I was hellbent on not having to walk. I was in gears 2 (front)& 1(rear) and I focused my gaze about 5 feet in front of my front tire and kept peddling. I finally had to shift into 2 & 3 because I guess I'm not a "spinner". As I reached the summit up into the garden's parking lot I was screaming going "WHOOOOHOOOO-I DID IT!" and was in tears. People were smiling and saying "Good Job". My HRM said I burned around 1500 calories, and they fed us salmon, risotto salad with goat cheese, chicken, salad, whole wheat rolls, cake, free beer (I don't drink but was tempted). I don't know if I'd do this kind of ride again. Some places had no shoulder with 6' gullys on the side so if you fell it was a long way down. Big trucks occasionally speeding by were scary.
I would definitely want a road bike for my next long ride.
Also, bought MKL "Lambda" pedals and they ARE very slick in rain. My feet slid off of them more than once and I was very p*ssed about this. I can't return them, so I guess they'll be my dry weather pedals.
Thanks for all your support. Although I did eat too much at the stop and I had indigestion as I rode on (I'm guessing all the blood was going to my legs).
What should I expect tomorrow in the way of soreness? I've taken tylenon and have been drinking tons of water to clear away the lactic acid so my muscles won't be sore.

