Tom, and CRs:
Jack Bissel, his cousin Steve and Chuck are all tough guys. They certainly had strength to spare on this outing. Jack didn't stop to take pictures; he took them on the bike!
I shuffled along in my 41 X 24. It was the right gear for me, but I didn't have much left to spare.
I'd do the ride again, but I hope I'm in better shape next year.
Special thanks to Charles Andrews, who dragged us out of our routines for a great adventure!
Andrew Gillis (one tired cyclist, with a freshly cleaned Mercian, in Long Beach, CA)