I finished my 25 miles, with an average speed of 12 MPH, with no issues and no walking--I even rode up those bridges with the headwind. It was fun meeting and riding with so many people that I couldn't believe my 2 hour ride was over so quickly! I got to Ocean City before the hoards of speedier riders came in, so I was a bit comforted that I wasn't near the "masses." And, I kept right...
I brought a $1 rain poncho, inner tube, sweat rag, water bottle, phone, and a change of clothes, but the weather was so perfect, I didn't need to change, as I wasn't too sweaty.
Thank you, everyone! I just started riding "longer distances" this year. My first ride in May or June was 5 miles around 8MPH. I'm hoping to ride the 45 mile section next year.
Oh, and I raised $500 for MS research.