Pete,
Thanks again for organizing this ride. Thanks to you and Ron for the reports, well done.
I agree with Ron on the Nicasio part of the ride, very nice. It was also my first time up there.
Regarding the paceline between Nicasio and Point Reyes Station... thanks guys, I now know why this was one of the most difficult part for me. Leaving Nicasio I stayed way back of the pack, I catched up at the lake but kept it easy and let you go 100 yards ahead. After it was too late, I tried to come back but the headwind was not friendly and the nice working paceline you had prevented me from connecting before Point Reyes Station. I will know next time.
My favorite was Ridgecrest, this has to be one of the nicest place on earth to ride, the views are breathtaking.
My stats from Mike's and back are 62 miles and 4800' of climbing, not a bad day to recover from the Holidays festivities.