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Mistakes were made. 1) I probably shouldn't have done my first century in 95 degree heat plus humidity today. 2) I probably shouldn't have done my first century in an area with hills (yes, I know they don't count for most of you), since I have zero experience, and apparently suck at them 3) I probably shouldn't have done 63 miles yesterday. 4) I probably should have waited to have someone to ride with me That said, I did pretty well, all things considered. I actually kicked ass until mile 42 when the predicted hill got me winded, and I got dropped, ending up riding for the next 45 miles by myself, which kinda sucked. I had a serious bonk between miles 60 and 80, when it was uber hot and i ran out of water, and there was nothing around. I was going about 11-14 mph. Was tempted to call the SAG wagon, but then saw the rest station (there was a 27 miles break between rest stops and it was just too hot). I originally wanted to do about 17-18 mph, but that's when I thought I'd be riding with a group. I did join up with the group that dropped me with 15 miles to go. They were at gas station trying to cool down. Did 106 miles in 6 hours 16 minutes. I'm going to call it good. What's really good is that I feel freaking great! My legs and ass muscles are tired, but that's it. Zero issues with hands, shoulders, back, bum, ankle, etc. throughout the ride. This bike so fits perfectly, and rides so smoothly, even though a good 50 miles was on crappy roads that shook the whole bike, nothing hurt on the ride or hurts now. I'm also in love with the Selle Anotomica saddle. I need to improve, but nice to know the bike doesn't. I wouldn't change a thing. That's all for now. I've been hanging out with new friends downstairs, since I was abandoned by my old friends. Gonna go make some dinner plans.

Thanks, guys! It wasn't boring (I like boring); it was hard. Between the hills, the wind in the flat sections, and the heat, I really would have loved to tuck in with a group and get carried a bit. Waiting for the thunderstorm to stop, so I can go eat. Maybe it will be cooler tomorrow because of it. Oh... and Mike, stop all the rucking around and get back on your bike, at least a little bit. December should be fun, but not if you haven't been riding at all.

As in minion, or TM ? . Bacon wrapped eggs here. Gone.

Going for it. Send me tailwind wishes

Oh, COME ON!!!1!®™* He was... (wait for it) ...playing 'possum'. *For the lawyers: not really.

Well, duh!

Didn't get any good shots before eating but this is the last of the ground sirloin/ground pork/bacon burgers. They were tasty.

Took Debbie out for a belated birthday dinner. Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba in Chicago for tapas and paella. Started with a Pintxos platter - chorizo wrapped date & cheese, bacon wrapped shrimp, goat cheese croqueta with lemon gastrique, short rib stuffed paquillo pepper, deviled egg with mustard and bacon and a roasted beet crostini with herbed goat cheese and hazelnuts. Then on to the regular small plates. Rioja-braised short rib, manchego mashed potatoes and squash. That was followed by seared octopus with padron peppers. Next was shrimp with garlic, olive oil and red pepper flakes. Last was spicy potatoes with a tomato alioli. Then came a seafood paella - shrimp, bay scallops, monkfish and green beans. Helping to wash this down was both a peach and raspberry sangria. All of the small plates were delicious, but the paella was bland with mushy rice. Debbie and I agreed that the last paella we made at home was better. So there some good and some blah. Regardless, we had a good time.

Lots of food on vacation. Best duck confit ever! Foie gras au torchon, Escargot Steak tartar All the animals. More: http://imgur.com/a/exRHj