hey all. I pulled out the one day too. 12:05 rolling time mostly solo. I joined a few loose groups but could never really get into a team steady. It was very hot but I hydrated well and I felt strong and actually increased my speed in the last 50 m. I rode the second day with my wife and her friend from Vader where we camped for the night. I am really pretty new to rides like this but I can really see how riding in a group can be a big advantage. I almost always ride and train by myself so I was fine just doing the ride by myself but it would be a fun experience with others.