Today we rode 77 miles. Yes, in the 100-degree heat. It makes one reconsider one's definition of "sanity," perhaps.

Best sign of the day:
"You already possess all that is necessary to become great."

Best visual of the day:
Sprinklers (it was really, really hot). And also, our cheering section:





(Jason and Sydney)





Best temperature of the day:
84 degrees at 6:30am

Best strategic lesson of the day:
Do not attack the group 30 minutes into a 5-hour ride.

Best fun time of the day:
All day, because of these two--