Thanks so much for your wonderful report. I'm truly amazed that you could remember all of the details. I can barely imagine what it must have been like to ride in so much rain. That takes determination AND skill. Having driven 128 I could well imagine your concerns. Yet you got through it. Funny how the toughest part was the last even tho you knew the roads like the back of your hand! I'm so glad you could be in contact with your family. There is absolutely nothing like support from your loved ones. How neat that they came to meet you at the end!

Your vivid account should be published! I'd see if Bike California would put it in one of their issues. They have stories from riders and yours would (IMHO) definitely qualify. What really kept me in the moment was your inclusion of other riders and their fate. Your description of what it was like to ride in the dark was excellent as well.

I really mean it when I say you should publish. Good journalism should be passed around. Let your words be an inspiration for other riders to go past what they dreamed they could do as well. Bravo!