Ok I did it. I officially signed up for the 68 mile route. My brother and I have determined that as long as I finish I will reach my goal. My intended 50 mile "heat of the day" ride I did on July 4th turned out to be the coolest day we have had all summer Ugh!! Oh well I am riding after work most days and the heat indexes have been in the 100s so I think that will help a ton. I have a hydration and food plan pretty much figured out. I have plans to carry a lot of extra gu packs and have learned that pickle juice is your friend at every other rest stop. I my longest ride as been a 60 mile but I my 45 mile ride the other day was great with no problems. Hoping to meet a few of you while I am there.