Events conspired and I drove Thurs and Fri. I took a 25-mile ride yesterday up to Manitou Springs. The route I took is basically my work commute but 200 yards from the office I stay on the Midland Trail on up to Manitou.

Sunny, dry, low 70s to start, high 80s at the end...very comfortable. I didn't stop and rest in Manitou like I usually do so it was pretty constant riding, and thanks to the trails, very little stopping.

Took my lightest bike, the carbon/aluminum 2006 Felt F65 with no backpack, but with 2 water bottles.

I did okay and recovered in under an hour.