Good weather and they added back the bridge that was missing last week. But the event was marred by tragedy: two Massachusetts women were killed on the bridge on 1A just south of the start of the event. A car crossed the middle and plowed into 4 riders, killing 2. What a terrible, horrible outcome. We arrived near the scene perhaps 10-15 minutes after it happened. The bridge was closed so we had to route around the to the west and added 10 miles to the overall route. Rode at a fast clip with Emil Ciauzzi, Scott Chapman, and Ken Tenure. Had a strong southerly wind to assist us when riding to the north for the first 60-70 miles. But we managed to keep 18-19 mph pace into the wind on the return. I took some strong pulls in the latter part. I'm tired and sore after. Ate with NVP riders at Markey's Lobster Pool afterwards. I resisted the fried seafood and shellfish this time. The beer tasted very good and had magic restorative powers.