Thanks everyone! I'm actually not even sore!!!! BC68, I only did the 68 which had 3000 of climbing, the steeper stuff was near the beginning with the remainder being a bit less intense. So, don't be impressed - no 6000 of gain for me! I didn't do the tough one! CALIGURL did the hard one (although after her mountain climbs, I'm sure this one wasn't that tough either! ) AND, I am not exagerating about CG and her looking the same at the end! I tell ya, that is just wrong!

This ride was a good boost for my confidence, that's for sure. It wasn't easy but there wasn't any point where I felt I needed to consider the SAG option. I just go really slowly (thus the 11.7 average ) . I did not pass a single soul who wasn't standing still so that should give you an idea!

Nina, that decent was wicked scary... probably wouldn't have been quite as bad if it wasn't wet but still it was definately a 'push' for me! If I thought I could stop without sliding, I probably would've walked down!

I'm looking forward to my next adventure. and BC68, you will still be towing me; your easiest gear on your double is probably the hardest one I push on my triple

Trac'