28.25

That's the official mileage on the ride in. Left home around 6:05 and it took about 1.5 hours to get here. Couple sections of road that I may have to rethink because the pavement really sucks, but I think the mods will add distance. Not sure I want to add more than a mile or so, but we'll see. Might try one change on the way home.

It ended up being an absolutely beautiful morning to be riding (I know G would say every morning is beautiful to be riding in). 2 thin long sleeve layers and a wind jacket and I was too warm. Almost lost the jacket at one point, but I kept hitting cold patches on the back roads so I kept it. I'll feel almost naked on the way home with the almost 60 degree temps. One mishap of the trip was that the brand new blinky tail light is gonzo. Had it clipped onto the loop on the seat bag and apparently that wasn't good enough. I've been telling people I hope it survived the fall and didn't get run over because it will make it easier to find on the way home :) I've accepted that it's $20 down the drain so we'll see if I get lucky.

It's going to take a while to figure out the ride day diet. Went with the standard breakfast which probably wasn't enough and I was probably low on fluids due to being overdressed so I just haven't felt right all morning. Just scarfed some pizza and gatorade and I'm thinking about where more food will come from. May hit the caf for round 2 or maybe go to the coffee shop for caffeine and fat/sugar. There's always the 4 pounds of trail mix I have left...

Ok, I'm supposed to be working through lunch to get out of here on time...