http://ridewithgps.com/routes/3365922 THE PLAN I was riding with Way Poh and Pat, a friend of hers. I had planned to start with Monsters to the split, but all of them had opted for the metric. So the 3 of us set off. After the first sag (Steve and Claire Robinson and Janet Miller), we were joined by Gene Ho and his 36 cog Evergreen, as well as 2 very strong riders who proceeded to pull us all at 19-20. I had visions of the mythical 6 hour 100. But after a lovely 7-8 mile pull, the strong rider joined a passing line and we reverted to form. Poor Way then got a massive cramp on some of the big hills and it dogged her the rest of the day. Gene had some salt tablets which helped and Bruce Ingles provided some electrolyte pills at Sag 2 manned by Mike H and Ilka, among others. That helped, but the hill stress always reactivated the cramp. By Sag 3 (Merle, Duane and Nina) we were going pretty well, largely in a rotating line that sheltered Way from the wind and she did a great job recovering. (Thanks to Merle who rescued a lost wife who had the car keys) Way and I rode together in proximity to Pat and Gene. At the end, (Eli, Helen, Richard V, Francie and others) we were treated to hot dogs (which were HOT) with salty ketchup - hit the spot and everyone was in good shape. A great result for a hard day! Thanks to all the CRW staff and volunteers who put on a GREAT event - and did a pretty fine job of weather scheduling as well!