Congrats on your first organized ride. Country roads sound real nice. Was this your first experience with rolling hills? Sounds like you handled them like a pro.

I was supposed to have my first organized ride yesterday... was going to ride in the Frank Stark charity ride for the heart association here in Boca. I was going to opt for the 30 mile circuit. As it turns out my bum knee blew a few days ago so I watched the TdF with my needlepoint instead. It may have been for the best. The temp reached 93 here. It was so hot my AC froze up trying to keep the place cool. I'm having cycling withdrawals BAD... eating like a piglet wondering when I'll be able to get back in the saddle. Surgery Wed.