RAIN RAIN RAIN!!!
LOVED it! There was a point where I couldn't see more than about 1/2 a mile, but it gave my bike a good wash after thinking I could ride through the mud from the parking area at the back to the start point. I LOVE my road bike! It took it all very well! Didn't take any rain gear, but all the synthetic clothes dried in a few minutes after the rain stopped (back in my car). The lunch afterwards was great. The rest stops were wonderful, even though I think they will have many cases of pickle juice for next year. I wish I had the energy to take a case with me for this summer. I DID do the 30 mi route, my legs are a little sore, and I REALLY want to get a Brooks saddle now. Didn't see anybody I recognized, but had plenty of fun. Anyway, I'm up for next year!
DID hit 30+ (barely) MPH on the second try (downhill and pedalling like crazy), and like I said, I LOVE my bike!