I'm feeling a bit guilty about this whole thing ... since I was the one to say what a great, well-supported, and FLAT ride the PaperFest is. This was the first year they added in the extra mileage to make it a century. What were the chances that the add-on would be the most killer hills they could find in that area?

I guess the leadership of the ride was turned over to someone else for this year's event....really bad mistake.

At least you can always keep in mind that any century after that one will be a piece of cake.

I'll make it up to you with some margarita therapy after the next ride we do together.