My last few rides have been stronger than earlier in the summer. Guess I too start to peak at this time of year. The downside is that while my body gets stronger my mental attitude starts to decline in anticipation of winter and riding the trainer in the basement. While in Spring there is that happy feeling of months of good weather ahead, at this time of year (back to school ads, fall flower ads, etc. etc.), its hard to have the complete enjoyment and optimism I have in Spring, even though I might be not as fit then.