Thanks, Mimitabby! The weather was perfect. It was about 50 at the start and probably was in the 80s when we finished. Gorgeous blue skies. There was a bit of wind, but it wasn't too bad at all. I had heard that there were headwinds on this ride, so I made a point of training in really nasty winds. Compared to what I did in training, it was practically like being caressed by a gentle breeze. Okay, that's a slight exaggeration!

Alex