Roustabout, Chalk it up to just one of those days. Riding into the wind is a pisser, but can make for a wonderful training ride. It's all about attitude.

Another issue, even if you've ate sensibly and remained properly hydrated, is the record heat we've been experiancing this year. I'm not riding anywhere near what I consider as my normal performance and I don't think it's because my 61st is creeping up.

Honestly I was physically able to ride a century long before I was mentally prepared and I think that applies to many of us. Really you only completed you 2 1/4 hour ride in an extra 15 minutes so for the last half you likely were pushing much harder than normal.

Brad