I agree with Nelson. At the 2nd control we had something like a 17mph average and could have pushed harder. We waited for a couple slower riders at the controls, and would ride with them for a while until the first downhill then blast off.
The most fun is that we both had enough gas in the tank to race for all the country and city limit signs. Nelson got the best of me on a majority of the signs.
this time. It did feel great, to be able to sprint for 100-200 yards when we had ridden 110-120 miles.
Greg, it is difficult for me to plan rides on Sundays. We're very involved in church activities, and afterwards, Angie I spend the day with our grown children and grandchildren.
Peggy and Steve - it would be great if you could join us. The GP2CLE is one of the flatter routes. Until I can get my lung nodule issue determined, my lungs burn when I push the heart rate much above 135. That's probably the only reason Nelson beat me on the sprints to the city limit signs (but only by a fraction of a tire width).