Sunny, clear but humid start with SE winds @ 10-15 mph. Temps climbed, as did the winds, through most of the ride. Great group with Gene R, Fred, Gina, Monica M, Tom B, Chris C and Rhonda B. Clockwise routing from HMS down to Plano with second loop along Fox River over to Millbrook and return. Headwinds were definitely a challenge on outbound, reaching their peak at the intersection of Millhurst and Whitfield. Group experienced classic accordion riding but frequent regrouping. Turning north resulted in a nice push toward the Plano rest stop (second time) and back to the start. Winds shifted more WSW, and gusted to 35+ mph, making true northbound sections on Little Rock Road, Clark and Dugan skittish at times. Gene, Fred and I rehydrated at Burnt Barrel Social.