Congrats to all STP riders! Such an accomplishment. I think if I do do it next year, I will heed the advice and start early early early in the chilly morning rather than waiting for the crowds. The only time I ride in big groups is during triathlons, which isn't exactly the same. As with driving in the snow, it's not me I fear, it's the others around me. That one-day patch is pretty sexy, but I think finishing it at all is huge.

Very exciting!! Recover well.