Sara - My top speed was only around 32 - however, that is really fast for me! I am getting much more confident, due in big part to the fact that I am getting more and more used to my bike. I went in for another fit tweak this week and I think we finally got it. Anyway, you did a lot more climbing than I did today, so your average sounds great! Also, maybe not, but for me I tend to have a higher average when I ride with a group - not from drafting, 'cause I don't get close enough for that - but I think I just push myself more than when I'm alone. And the encouraging words from the group don't hurt either.

I signed up for the Tahoe Sierra (60-miler, not the full century). I sure hope you decide to do it too!

Tygab - Sounds like you live in cycling paradise!

Veronica - 7,600 feet of climbing?!?!

Fredwina - 116 miles?!?!

And the rest of you sound like you had all kinds of weather to contend with. Good for you for getting out (or to the gym) anyway!