Hello, any advice for 1st century ride? I have just learned about "wheelsuckers". Anyway, I won't be sneaking up on anyone. I am worried about starting with 700 people at the same time. I think I need to get going quick in order to finish!

Also, how much gear do you take? I mean, it may start cold, but I don't want to be lugging extra layers. It is the Enchanted Cirlcle century in RedRiver, NM, and the forecast calls for a little rain that day. Any thoughts or advice on gear, starting out, not making a nuisance of myself?