I did the HPD ride and had a very nice time. It was well organized for an inaugural event with several water and rest stops, quick first aid, and good support. I thought it was well attended. The upside was the undulating course of under and overpasses, but the downside was several stretches of darkness due to street lights being out, and a nasty pavement gap right after the return from Shepherd that took it's toll on SEVERAL riders. I think they learned from any mistakes and I'm pretty sure I'll be doing it again.