Went on a club ride today. It was a really pretty, flattish route (2-3 hills), in northern MA, starting at a park in North Reading. I've been on a lot of these roads, but not in a long time. I was somewhat concerned, as it's HOT and humid, but there's a stiff breeze, the route had shade on the majority of roads, and the clouds are rolling in, despite the fact it was between 80 and 88 during the ride. I kept feeding myself Shot Blocks and drank 2 bottles of Skratch Lab stuff. Ate a Lara Bar at the rest stop. 37.8 miles. I didn't get my average, as when I have my GPS set on a course, I am not sure where it is. But, I rode up front most of the time, so I know this was a very fast ride for me. I also didn't stay for the lunch, as I have a haircut/color appointment soon.
There was one new woman who just moved here from PA. I had to get away from her, or I was going to throw up from listening to her tell another new person about all of her tours, trips, fast rides, sports, etc. Her voice was getting on my nerves. Eh, I dropped her on the hills, but other than that, it was fun.