Fantastic time! Nice pace throughout! (Why didn't you call me!!??) Next year for sure, I'll ride with you. I would ride about the same pace as you - we'll get our little paceline & smoke those platinums!

Saturday was hot - lower 80's by the time people were finishing, so I'm not surprised people were cramping. 8,000 was the largest El Tour ever, so you're going to have those who aren't prepared.

The mass start where you line up Gold/Silver/Bronze is enough to make you run for your valium. I'm always waiting for some hot dog to crash in front of me. I'm surprised that somebody with aerobars was allowed to start. That is a big no-no and a huge point of debate. I know crossing the yellow is a DQ, but what are you supposed to do when people don't know how to ride in a line?

I can imagine the pacelines down Tangerine - that is a slight downhill and the road is fairly good. I'm surprised there was a bike/car accident. The cops are supposed to stop the cars, but us cyclists need to remember that the cars outweigh us.

It IS well organized, especially considering the number of people who enter. There are a TON of sag stops because the city really comes out to support the race. Then, on Monday, they're cussing us cyclists for using up "their road."