I got up at 4:30 which turned out to be kinda silly since we didn't actually start riding until well after we got our registration pack. About 15 miles into the ride there was an accident, and we stopped for awhile because one of my riding partners was good friends with the girl (who turned out just fine).

The challenge was indeed a challenge due to the ridiculous headwinds mentioned in previous posts. My muscles were definitely feeling it! Happy to run into Bekki and friends at the lunch stop and then again after the last rest stop.

Champagne at the finish line was a special treat brought by the husband of one of my riding partners and then I got to chat a bit with Kim (Bikemomma) as she was leaving the fairgrounds. Also saw Lorri and my good friend Sharon. I saw a few of the Benicia Bike Clubbers but never saw Nancy.

Overall another great Cinderella; excellent riding partners and the pleasure of seeing so many women enjoying the day.

p.s. Sue is my middle name; southern girl, y'all.