Malaholic...great report, and congratulations. Sure leaves me glad & disappointed at the same time that I didn't get in this year (first time I've tried).

My DH was riding in his Boeing Australia jersey). Those jersey's the Everett folks ordered looks a bit cooler with the lighter colors...I saw several on STP, too.

DH did share some more detail rides this morning. He did ride w/ (& behind ) Raleighdon for a while. Really enjoyed talking to him. Skate Creek Road also wasn't a highlight, but overall, he thought this year's alternate route was better than the alternate a couple of years ago. Hopefully we'll be spared any nasty weather & damage to the park this winter so the traditional route can be ridden next year.