Well i survived, it wasn't the greatest time, and my phone died with 8 miles left, but I did the 117mi with a 15.0mph avg. took me 7 hrs 49min. then finished the last 8 miles. I was so tired at that point that I didn't even pay attention to any #s . just trying to breathe and keep peddling. legs cramping in muscles I didn't even know I had, but overall, i am very happy I did it, and will do it again, but maybe at a more leisurely pace.