I hope you at least got the shirt Reesha! As one who has often missed the party after the ride I have learned a few things. Collect your shirt before the ride, ride your speed, don't try to "keep up" with anyone and most important leave as early as you can. If I'm doing a 50 miler I always leave with the 100 mile riders. I get drop the first mile and then have a lovely solo ride until the "fast" 50 milers blow by around mile 25. The rest of the ride I have other riders to talk with and I always get back when the party is still going strong. That extra hour really makes a difference! bikerHen