No ride yesterday as I had to take the bike back to the shop. We finally found the cause of the crackling noise. Turned out to be the tolerances on the new bottom bracket were not quite like the old one and it pulled the chain in closer to the derailleur hanger causing it to hit the hanger when I put torque on the crank.

Anyway, a very nice (and quiet) ride today at the MUP. 35 miles before it went from sunny to very dark. Just made it back in time and got everything put away before it started raining. Didn't last very long, the sun is out again and the skies are back to being blue.