I'm glad you're all enjoying the blog--that's a significant part of the fun for me--reminiscing about the tour with words and photos.

The president of Womantours has a post on her blog about Laraine, the woman who was killed on tour, and there's a sad but hopeful comment by one of the riders on the same tour: Laraine
It was clearly a terrible tragedy, and would make any cyclist stop and think. On the other hand, I have to agree with Denise about this--I hear more often about cyclists getting hit by cars close to home than when they're on long tours. And wouldn't it be even sadder if Laraine's legacy were to keep women OFF their bikes?

But safety IS a legit concern, and though my experience is limited, the guides on my particular tour displayed an unrelenting concern for our comfort and safety, without actually hovering, kwim?

withm, the bridge was not such a big deal--I was just whiny after 35 miles in a nasty headwind. It was a little bridge to where Old Salty's Restaurant is. And yes, this is an annual trip, run jointly by Womantours and Terry. Great for the beginner or re-beginner (like myself) or for anyone looking for a short tour in pleasant surroundings.