Thanks!

here's some things that come to mind:

-I over-estimated the quality of the food at SAG stops (ie thought they would have gels etc)...so I would have brought some powdered Cytomax and some Gels if I had known better.

-I over-estimated the quality of my cell phone camera (pictures during the ride look like crap)...may have carried a better camera to take pictures with fellow riders

-Ride doesn't start all at once at 7AM. They stagger it so there's small groups 5 minutes or so apart. (no need to be there right at 7AM. In fact best to start on a later group and let the front group get all the flat tires

-The "Carbo Load Dinner" that I bought two of (for my wife and I) was a big waste of money. Skimpy portion of crappy pasta.....hardly a "load"....I didn't know any better. Next time I will not attend these dinners.

-More sunscreen needed on my neck and nose (need to reaply)

-Might want to take a couple of Advils and Ibuprofen....saw some people downing a few at around 50 miles...wished I had some too

Things I am glad I did:

-flipped the stem for more relaxed riding geometry (I flipped it back down now for local riding)
-consumed tons of complex carbs days prior to the ride
-woke up early, had small breakfast, swam in the pool to warm up and stretch (really made for a fresh start)
-booked a hotel near the start/finish because driving/parking would have been super stressful