Bud,
It was great seeing you again at the OBS Streak. Regarding my cute kids, it's obvious they take after their mother!
I enjoyed the ride and especially the overcast skies during the first half that kept the temperature down. I think the new
wheel cover discs on the back of the Corsa did help some. In the near future I'll also be adding some Q-rings that are sitting idle in the garage. Looking at the GPS data, I finished with a 17.8 mph average which is an improvement over the 16.2 mph average achieved the first time I rode the route. Of course the first time I rode it was just after the HHH and my legs were shot. I'm still fightining a hip flexor strain so further improvements can be made.
After dehydrating at about the 80 mile point of the HHH and cramping a little, in the OBS Streak I probably took in too much fluid as evidenced by the frequent need for bathroom stops.
But since I didn't cramp or bonk it was worth it and next time I'll have a better idea about how much fluid intake is required. I also used Endurolytes for the first time on this ride and that may have helped as well. I'm still learning.
I hope to see all the Rbenters on future rides. We sold the wife's road bike last week and now we are considering a Giro 20 TT for her. Hopefully next year she will be able to attend some rides as well.
Trey