The weather was great. A bit cool at the start. Arm warmers for the first 30 miles was plenty. The winds were very friendly. At the start they were out of the south at 5-10 mph. By the time we got out to Antelope Island the winds had shifted around and were blowing out of the west. I don't think it could have been any better than that.
The start was a bit of a gaggle. A few people started before the motorcycle cops went out. Watching the police motorcycles roll out in front of the riders was very impressive. It was nice to ride out of town with an escort and not having to stop at the lights. Thanks for the support from local law enforcement. The map they provided was accurate and the route was well marked.
The rest stops were all well marked and well stocked. There were plenty of snack and plenty of water and sports drinks. The Syracuse stop was crowded going both ways, but I didn't have to wait long for a restroom or for lunch. They provided sandwiches for lunch with your choice of both PB&J and several kinds of meat with lots of condiments.
This year's T-shirt was better than some that I have received from cycling events. I liked the logo and they printed it on a nice heavy gray T-shirt.
Overall, it was a well supported ride. The committee did a very nice job. I plan to participate again in the future.
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