In case you were busy or were just a plain lazy-assed slob who woudln't get up at 4:30 to take the 5:30 start time. I was hung over after tying one on at 165's party and had little more than 3.5 hours of sleep and got up at the crack of dawn's rosy ass, sucked down a water and headed out. The morning was zen-like in it's calmness and lulling almost non-existent traffic. Bike's began to build up mass the closer I got downtown and all kids of people where there. I think there were even some homeless folks joining in gratis. A regae band was pumpin' out some joy upon our return and there were lots of energy rations; let's just say that won't be buying a cliff bar for at least a month. It was a great ride, despite a little drizzle. All Chicagoans should give it a try, at least once. I may even volunteer next year.