Congratulations on finishing in conditions that were so outside of your comfort zone. It's a mark of true strength that you were able to draw on things to motivate you when the going got tough. (You'd clearly make a great randonneur. ;-) )

Someone in customer service forwarded to me the note you sent in about the Canari Niagara Jacket you purchased from us. Really really happy to read that it worked out so well for you. While I don't wish you rainy conditions on many rides, I do hope you get plenty of life out of it! Incidentally, I find that on very cold days, my rain jacket makes a very effective lightweight wind blocking layer. So you may get more use out of it than you expect! I have family in Tucson and have ridden there in late November. It was surprisingly chilly in the pre-dawn hours!

Again, congratulations on your riding and fundraising successes.

Susan