Dumb@$$ me, left my shoes outside to get soaked in last night's downpour. My wife brought them in and offered to drop me off at the Metro, I don't think they could have been more wet. I dug out my road shoes and used them instead. While not as comfortable, I can tell that the increased stiffness really helps. I also stopped to raise my seat about 1/8th of an inch, I guess it sunk recently explaining the unusual leg fatigue and inability to maintain normal speed. The trail was wet and it rained here and there but my reward was a nice tailwind-I flew in. The tourists are a constant challenge this time of year so my ride home will be another challenge.