This is my only fundraiser of the year. Proceeds go towards our local hospital for palliative care and has been spearheaded by the owner of the LBS that I patronize.

Weatherpeople said it would be "cloudy and rain later in the day." NOT! 30 km in and it starts to pour. It did not let up for 7 hours.

Beautiful rolling course. Managed to stay with a group of men (not the hammerfest type, but some men - probably in their 40's) for the ride. Despite the perpetual rain, wind, one nasty gravel road and the added weight of the rain to my clothing, managed a 3:45 finish. (27kph/16.7mph). I was able to take a shower post century (festivities were at the club where I work out). Looked in the miror and my lips were purple. Just a tad chilly! The guys were impressed that I was "able" to keep up with them - one of them asked me to be on his team next year.

I've tried to take a nap..pointless, I'm still too wound. Next year, I'd like to make that ride 3:30. (ooo, already making goals for 2009)