Wahine: Good for you with your 6 hour ride! I know the longer rides were causing you a little motivational issue. Sounds like you've broken through. I'm up for a ride up here anytime...although I know you're a lot faster than me...you'd have to be patient! I'd also love to come down there for a ride...but the next couple months are going to be rough to coordinate any travel for me, and I know you're working on your house!

Mimi: I feel unsure that my Friday ride was harder than a 200 mile ride. I've only done STP once, but I recall that the rollers on day two were a little hillier than I remember people portraying them. Mimi, have you done a 1-day STP? If so, wanna do it again someday!?! (Wahine, Veronica, you too, for that matter!)

Veronica: The thing about STP is that there really isn't much in the way of scenery! LOL To me, its main selling point as a first double would be that over 200 miles, it only climbs something like 2000 feet!