It was great weather and a great ride. It was my first with anyone from the forum and everyone seemed really nice, accelerating away from me up the hill.
I did manage to drag my way to the top, it was my first time going all the way to the observatory which was as much of a challenge as I was expecting. I don't have any pictures, sadly. I was the big guy on the black Specialized with the Hells Canyon jersey and the bike-gear tattoo on his leg.