Rode from the house to Hernando and met lookinUp and two of her friends, John and Natalie. They were riding their loaded touring bikes getting ready for the Great Allegheny Passage Bike Tour, I believe. I thought we'd ride south from Hernando to possibly Floral City or Nobleton to get in a "long" ride but it was getting hot and they decided to head north. We talked about heading over to the new section of the Withlacoochee from Citrus Springs but again the tempature was increasing and the humidity so they decided to head to the north end where they were parked. Rode with them and wished then success and a fun time on their tour. Stopped for water and a Hammer bar and then rode home for a total of 35.8 miles.