It WAS a great ride, although in my case most of the credit goes to CE who let me draft most of the toughest miles and who waited for me and to my wife Betsy who was the consummate "domestique" at each stop.
The first 60-80 miles were great, even exhilarating. From lunch to Dunreith was very tough as we got tireder and the day got hotter. After Dunreith it became overcast and the sun got lower in the sky and that little bit of coolness gave me new life.
It IS a great event for the club, although if I can make one suggestion, next year RAIN ride Vincennes to Evansville! ; )