I had my first "group" ride today. The reason why I quote group is because there was only 3 other people. It was my longest ride yet: 30 miles roundtrip. I usually ride a 12 mile roundtrip but damn this one was like a workout for me. I learned somethings about shifting and being in the correct gears. Drafting really works, or at least I mentally made it work. It was on the way back that I was drafting pretty well and close for the first time. Two other guys broke off and went their ways. This was a group ride with my LBS. Luckily, I didn't get dropped. I died every damn time on the hills though. Oh well, it was fun nonetheless but it wasn't easy!

I only carried one bottle out for the ride today which lasted 2 hours. How much water do you guys carry out usually for rides? I was getting pretty thirsty by the time I got back and I was practically done with my whole bottle. I only have one cage right now: Blackburn Comp. I might want to get two new ones. I seen some pretty light and stylish ones. Show me pictures of your cages on your bikes! I don't want to cash out too much to save a few grams but I want it to look nice. OCP...