Thanks so much for the welcome and the encouragement, everyone! It's an excellent point that I can choose to do more (or less) once I'm really there. I registered for the ride today!

I have actually been riding for a few weeks, but my first bike was a second hand 7100 that was too heavy for my taste, too upright for my taste, and Did Not Fit. The LBS I'm with now was fantastic about fitting my new bike, and they want me to come back in if it feels "off" at all after I get some mileage in the wild.

Hoping the weather stays dry for another ride tonight!