We met a guy after the ride who had just completed his 22nd consecutive HH100. We asked where he thought this one ranked in terms of toughness and his opinion was it was in the top 5. Very subjective obviously but this one was high on the brutality meter.

I'm sure there were a lot of people that knew their limits and shortened their rides...and there were probably many who didn't. Personally, I felt ready for it. I ride in the heat all summer and did several long rides in the heat leading up to the ride. I figured with proper nutrition and a reasonable pace that I'd be able to get through it....and I did!