I'm signed up for the 107 mile and have plenty of training for the distance but not the weather:

The forecast is 51- 59 degrees (between 7 am and 4 pm), wind 13 mph, rain- 70% chance; thunderstorms likely.

I have never done a ride under these conditions so I am looking at the weather forecast almost every hour and watching it get worse and worse - with great apprehension.

I bought a Canari Niagra rain jacket from TE- have wool socks, new long PI cyclone gloves, a merino wool sweater, arm and knee warmers, and a variety of thrift store purchased capri or long length work out tights I could put on over my regular kit. Shower cap for a helmet cover... And SAG stops where I could leave some dry clothes for later in the day.

I'll take any other suggestions or encouragement. I can't back out- I've raised almost $700 to do the "Ride for a Child" benefit for kids that have gone through serious illness or a death in the family, and I'm riding for one of my own students this year.

Thanks- it helps to just talk about it!