I'm writing an article for a local entertainment paper. It should be 6-800 words. It's about doing the Big Dam Bridge 100 ride. I did the 50 mile variation. So I wrote up the first draft, just laying down everything and came up with a 5,000 word article. Oops. So I need to make it more specific and limited in focus.

But it seems like there are some major themes developing.

I seem to have been the only person to actually ride to and from the race. That turned out to be more of an adventure than I would have imagined.

The massive use of police to control traffic and guide the riders compared to another ride I went on that made do with painted arrows on the pavement.

The terrain that was covered, the struggle of the ride.

The countryside that I saw on the ride.

The people I saw on the ride.

A general intro, discussing what the Aid stations were, and other stuff for newbies.

This is a general paper. I asked the editor what the demographics were and he responded 'People who read'. The articles that I've written are the only things bicycle specific in the paper.

Any suggestions as to what the general public might find the most interesting?

Thanks.