what a nice day for the annual Independence Day ride

temp in 70's, low humidity, low AGI and partly favorable winds

Sorry about the web site not having the 8am start as several riders came after 8am

 

no reported issues

(the issue from last year was a rider drank a gallon of water at circle K Sylvan beach, but this year only purchased a bottle)

 

the hills were mitigated by the nice westerly winds

or maybe we are used to them having done them in past years

 

the strong group did it in 5+ hours

and the weaker group did it in 7+ hours

that is for the century

 

the weaker group (4 riders) cooperated in drafting

especiially needed for the easterly return

 

I noted that a member taking the lead pulled in behind a car that had pulled in front of us from a turn and he took short advantage of the draft.  Nice move

 

anyone remember the horse with the two goats on its tail

 

Of course, it was crowded with a line of cars at Sylvan beach

 

and there were just enough cookies for all participants

will bring extra next year (maybe chocolate chip by request vs oatmeal raisin)

 

so, for statistics

 

2-29

4-50/51

9-100/101

1-99.61

 

Ed