The predicted rain never materialized while we were riding nor did the expected fail by a coupla OGs without enough conditioning. There were multiple opportunities to cut the route short or avoid that second climb after 40, but none were taken. Mostly cool, cloudy, but dry conditions for the entire ride. Much of the climbing after 40 was s l o w but everything was climbed as prescribed by the Ride Committee. Adventure of the ride was the unscheduled stop at 40.5. The intent was to get the heart rate down, adjust the shorts and regather for the next section (once again, it's allll about the intervals with this body). Went to unclip the left foot and it moved quite freely but would not come free. Quick scramble to get the other side out and not fall down. Got the foot out of the shoe and discovered the cleat was stuck in the pedal because one of the cleat bolts had fallen out! NOW what? After some puzzlement, it was clear: put the foot back into the shoe and pedal on another 13 miles to the official stop at Shady Maple and get the resident bike mechanic to get it free and put in another bolt ... Been needing new shoes for awhile so this is additional motivation for sure. Post-ride legs are pretty tired and the contact points need a day or two to rest. Still not sure how we did this for a week straight in Iowa, multiple times.... (um, maybe more conditioning?)