The Royale

Made it through the royal(e) and ended up in 10th spot. 12 1/2 hours elapsed, 11:40 on the bike.
Rain, cold, mud. And wind.
Soft roads just suck away all your speed - imagine riding on a cheese, soft and slow.

Almanzo is Saturday

Riding the Royal(e). 162 miles o'gravel.
Leaving at 4:30 in the morning to get to the race for a 7am start.