Lauraelmore, what a great ride report. Seventh year, wow!! I'm so glad you had a PAIN FREE STP this year, that's fantastic. Way to go making it up that Puyallup hill too. I think you made really good time both days, and not being psychotic at the finish line is a bonus, LOL.

Congrats on your ride too khg... that Saturday heat was intense and I worried about the riders. My husband heard there were quite a few problems with people suffering from the heat on that long Napavine climb, which isn't surprising. At least the 2nd day was much cooler. I was shocked it started raining on us just as my husband crossed the finish line, I didn't see rain in the forecast. But it didn't last and wasn't too serious.