WOW!!! That's impressive. It's an incredible accomplishment to ride your first century under those conditions! I worked SAG at my club's century event on Sunday (Lake Nockimixon, in Bucks Co.,PA)...and I had to admire the riders that braved that rain! And there were only a handful that stuck it out for the century, and the ones that did were hardcore! You should be so proud!!! (Warning: shameless Suburban Cyclest Unlimited plug) We would NEVER close a rest stop if we knew there were still riders out there!
I love the Pumpkin Patch Pedal, it's my favorite ride of the year! I would be happy to ride it with you and I promise, I won't bail, no matter how hard it rains!
"The bicycle is just as good company as most husbands and, when it gets old and shabby, a woman can dispose of it and get a new one without shocking the entire community." -- Ann Strong, Minneapolis Tribune, 1895