Ah yes, the Joliet "Suddenly I wish I were dead WINDY as $HIT Century". I had a slow leak that permeated into a rear flat about 10 miles into the ride....Hutchinson Carbon Comps are crap (600mi and three flats). I let the group ride ahead figuring I'd catch up at the first stop. Big mistake, I rode into the wind alone, and kept thinking that I suck and WTF was I thinking when I signed up for this. I only talked myself out of quitting early because I didn't drive 1.5 hours to ride 25 miles! I caught up before the stop only because CyLowe97 flatted too. It was nice being back with the windbreakers..eh group. I feel pretty good today, not really sore, just a little more tired than usual. I think the Joliet club did a great job with the stops providing an assortment of food, hydration, and goodies. I really didn't get a lot of pictures, I was too tired to dig the camera out of the seatbag. Chuck? and I went to the bar afterwards. Chili and a cold beer never tasted better. It was a lot of pain and suffering...can't wait to do it AGAIN!!!

Getting ready to ride out of the first rest stop



I see smiles...must be a tailwind...



Rest stop 2



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