Great meeting everyone, made a fun event. Despite my DNF, still enjoyed being part of it. MR. S, was very excited (like a kid in a candy shop), Silver cool and calm, Makbike is well served by her many - many centuries, met Indysteel briefly at the end, and saw Hoosiergiant briefly the night before.

Mr. S had an amazing ride, times were about 25 minutes slower then last year for the lead pack. Most of our local guys did well, with some good stories, but conditions were not great. As the riders were greeted with rain at the start, they had hot humid conditions after lunch. I saw Mr. S early as he past me looking strong, and continued on for an excellent RAIN performance. Add in that it was his first and he's only been riding 18 months, it's a real accomplishment. Congrats to all those that finished, RAIN is different for every rider, so I hope everyone enjoyed and hope to see you all at the finish next year.

Here are a few pics:

Here we are arriving shortly before 6, ready for the day!



The skies did not look good!



Just before the start:



And we are off 7 am:



And I am done, 40 miles would be all for today.



Makbike looking great at the finish!



Silver bringing it home: