It was an excellent time, lots of bikes, good food. Thanks for posting this, Ben. I hope you have great weather and a safe trip next month.
Some advice FWIW: let the riding conditions dictate your itinerary, instead of letting your itinerary dictate when and how far you ride. Your plans sounded ambitious, even grueling. Better to come back late than to come back injured.
Dover: good seeing you again. Bike's lookin' good. Your Mom was a good sport, especially when Ben commented on your small penis before realizing that the woman he was talking to was your Mom