I participated in the Washington, DC AIDSRide. We biked from Norfolk, Virginia to D.C. We stayed in tents which was the absolute pits because it rained Thursday AND Friday. My bicycle was only functioning at about one-third of its capacity! My bike shoes were so muddy from walking to the campsite after I parked my bike and I bet I clipped my left foot in for about 20 minutes the entire day on Friday!

It was a great experience; however, the next time I do a grand event, I will make sure that I stay in motels every night!