A tough 53 miles today. The planned ride was tough enough (3700 feet of climbing, all steep), but the four of us were joined by six from the "A" group (I think we're the "B" group. Our club goes down to "I".). That meant a slight increase in the pace, and the "A" leader took us on a detour at the top of the worst climb that made up climb some more. I was usually last everywhere, but I made it. In later contact with two of the riders I found out they took naps. I planted two trees and 3 bushes. Ha!