Finally rode it. Getting the 1pm was much easier. Ended up riding at 4pm.
About an hour and a half before I had a beer and a slice from the window pizza place. Previously I had a few beers and some filet mignon and fish n chips throughout the day. Also drank a ton of water (boy it was hot yesterday). I ride a ton of rides and have zero issues. I'll be honest, at the risk of sounding graphic, some of that food worked it's way up a bit and while I didn't feel the need to vomit or anything I certainly had some heartburn type deal where everything came up (I rarely if ever have heartburn). So I'm not entirely surprised some people get sick on this ride. Going in with a belly full of booze and food or having drank quite a bit and doing the ride may be a bit much. Great ride though.