Originally Posted by Herbie53

Yes, first time doing it for me, it's a Houston shop ride. From what I hear this was a big turnout, possibly the biggest it's had.

In related news, during the ride some talk turned to Shimano/Sram/Campy. Discussion seemed to align on Sram is light, but breaks, Campy is good, but weird and spendy, and Shimano is sort of the best blend...

Later in the ride a Shimano RD pulley failed and locked up the rear wheel of the bike just in front of me. No Sram bikes were harmed during the chaos that ensued.