There's a GDB group of a dozen or so that's planning to get in about 50+ miles Saturday morning, riding from Mesquite Poteet down to Seagoville and back, departing Poteet at 7:30AM sharp, planning to return at 11:30-12:00.  Two rest stops are planned, probable rolling pace 16-18mph with an occasional faster section, but with "no drop" intent.
 
Tony and I are riding to the start from Rowlett, to make it a 100K day.  If the group speeds up, I'll hang back for "no drop" purposes.  There's a bit of climbing involved through south Mesquite, but not too bad.  Anyone else wishing to join us, meet at the northwest corner of the Poteet parking lot.
 
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Paul

Let's just say I'd LIKE to finish with an overall average of 15-16mph...

Thomas, my apologies, but there is some reasonable stiff hill climbing out through south Mesquite, and I honestly don't think you would be able to keep up through that region.  I may be wrong, but I always try to advertise what I think the ride paces will be -- but c'mon out if you want to hit it!  You're obviously able to do the mileage, given what you ride regularly...