Started in the dark, with misty like rain, about 30 riders, that continued a couple hours and then again near the end. There are some super strong riders. I was at the back, in no time. that's where I stayed all 5 days! I was recovering from being sick for a week, yet there was no way I could do much better! Trees and short hills of less than 1 mile long, were par for the entire 5 days. Officially my Wahoo said 61 climbs! there were about 50 it missed. Great scenery. Spent most of Day with vest, skull cap , and arm warmers. Meet 2 awesome volunteers, Don and Jacques. They always honked when they passed, always checked in with us riders as they advanced up the road, and always cheerful. Had lunch in Erika's in Dwight, Ontario, mile 124.7. This is where they had a big bear at the entrance! Great friendly people. I had a slice of pizza. Lots of cyclists stopped here as it was over half-way! Then on by the huge provincial Algonquin Park! There were Don and Jacques! Along this part to Algonquin I met Tommie S of Indiana. Turns out left the Algonquin control before me and I ended up catching up 20 minutes to him. We arrived at Bancroft Sword Inn, the end, at same time which made us roommates, at 8:41pm, just as it was getting completely dark. Went inside to eat a great meal of roasted potatoes pieces, chicken pieces, salad, and pie. Then moved our bikes to our room where we took showers, set out gear for next day, charged batteries. Probably got to sleep around 11. Alarm for 4:15 am as we hoped to get going around 5am.