34 mile ride down to Newport Back Bay loop and back for the first ride on my new carbon fiber wheels. Even got into an impromptu race with another cyclist on the Mountains to the Sea Trail & Bikeway on my way home, from just about under the CA-73 toll road all the way up to Barranca Parkway, during which there were several lead changes. Despite having the lead when our paths diverged, I know there will be heck to pay tonight; my knees and hamstrings are killing me.