A good Cascade Bicycle Club group ride from Renton and out to Black Diamond where we pillaged the local bakery and claimed our bear claws and cinnamon rolls with minimal violence. Our ride leader today on this last ride for me in 2012 was also the ride leader for my first ride in 2012. It was a little cold starting out and the pavement was wet but overall had really good conditions. I need to get fenders for winter riding though as the constant splash of water and dirt flying off my spinning tires created a very noticeable brown stripe on my backside. The rain started to pick-up on last 20 miles and I was plagued by 2 flat tires, which are very difficult to change out when it is raining, cold, and your fingers are numb. Luckily I'm a masochist so I found this a fun challenge and the ride a success.