That is flat - and 115 miles is a long way. Seems like you are prepared though but you will need to find a wheel to work with to maintain that speed (20+ mph) as you have planned. Also with a 7 hr max - no time to dally at rest stops. Good luck - you should do fine.

It's fast approaching. I'm feeling a lot better in that there are 60 riders signed up. There are several from my Club, and only 2 are stronger than me, despite my advanced age. I'm sure there will be others as well, so worse case I'll be in the "B" group if we get separated.

The ride organizer is very strong, but he's very adamant that everyone sticks to the 20 -22 pace.

Just got the bike re-fit, upgraded the brifters to Dura-Ace, and got new bar tape and a tune up. Hopefully the engine is as ready!

Sounds like it may be a much more enjoyable ride in the B group. Enjoy!

With 60 riders being able to hide in the fold and hold the pace should be easy, that is if there are no strong cross winds. Should there be cross winds then be sure to have a bike between you and the wind if you are riding double file. Be careful in taking pulls, we all only have so many matches to burn and on a long ride like yours there will be plenty of "match strikes" used closing gaps or accelerating after intersections.

I think that you will "own the ride" since your fitness is good and you have thought through the whole event.