Wow - that sounds great - I just got back from the Bears, take 2 - and it was better than last week's (thank goodness! - 8.5 minutes faster, and an average mph improvement of .7 mph. I think it is mostly heat-related.)

So - tomorrow -

I'm leaning towards option 1 - head to the wall and then back. Ice cream on the porch sounds nice, and an extra treat if Cindy Sue can join us!

The main thing is the heat factor - What do you guys think abuot heat and start times?

We have to go back to the LBS shortly so I can get new pedals, cleats, and shoes (and pay fro the new bike!) - I'll check in later this afternoon and we can firm up plans.