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