Thought I'd start the thread this time, didn't see one started yet. Fridays count, right?

Was very humid (95%) and it feels really hot, but it was only in the mid-70s to low 80s on the ride this morning. Amazing how humidity is a joy-killer, those temps should have been fantastic.

Rode 52 miles, 2,500+ feet of incline. Started out with a good bit of fog which was kind of fun, like riding in a cooling mist. Once it burned off though, we were in trouble! Had a stretch in the sun and it wore me and today's riding partner OUT. We were both very ready for this ride to be over! However, it was an excellent route, the climbs were challenging (and toward the end, I was really sagging out and wishing I had a compact double - legs. just. don't... have.... anything. else. to.... give!) but all roads had very little traffic, lots of fields and remote areas. The rest stop was in the perfect spot, just over halfway through the ride. I had only downed one water bottle at that point so I didn't refill - MISTAKE. From now on, I'll always top off. Running out or running low and needing to ration it is not cool.

Was so hungry post-ride I ate a 12-inch sub at Subway. Never managed more than the 6 inch before. Don't think I'll be riding tomorrow, if I do it'll be an easy 8 mile loop.