V & Jo- We were all trying to figure out what the heck ride you all were on! We were doing our annual Spring Moxie- a version of the Fall Foxy. We started out from the Rockville cafe and came around Berryessa clockwise (the easy way). I saw you Jo, and I think I waved, but I didn't know it was you until we got to Lake Solano and one of the SAG guys (Kimball) gave me the message from you.

I had left Moskowitz corner ahead of the "big dawgs" as I wanted to get to Lake Solano park and bathrooms sooner than later. Had you said something, our guys would have been happy to SAG you! At least it was nice out yesterday, but not much going on over there where you ended up. We would have loved your company at the Solano park.

I agree with both of you-if the ride ceases to be fun, it's not worth it. Back aches on a bike are absolutely no fun. Been there, know that horrible feeling.

We all enjoyed our ride- I especially loved the wildflowers that are coming into bloom and (of course) that fun climb up Cantelow. Then again, we only did slightly over 100KMs so who am I to complain.

Yes, Veronica, it is good to have someone to talk with-does help us when we're feeling miserable. Congrats on finishing in spite of it all.

Since I've retired this year, I seem to have less and less interest in doing long rides. I"m happy with my metrics twice a week and my climb up Diablo once a week. Seems like I don't have prove anything to myself anymore. Perhaps this is what you are also saying.