I had thought that if I did do the ride I'd probably camp there the night before. It might be a good chance to meet some other riders, since I'll be going there by myself.

At least then I'd get a chance to make use of the replacement pole I had to order for my tent...since I destroyed one on a weeklong bike tour earlier this summer. Actually, with the bent pole I ended up making more new friends, since people seemed to find it entertaining to watch me put up my tent in the condition it was in.