Cloudy, humid but low 60s at start with moderate NE winds that increased over time. Clockwise routing from KHMS to Maple Park, Hampshire and return through Virgil. Rode with Greg O, Wally, Maryclaire and Tom B. Solid pace into the wind on outbound, with generally good road conditions (except for chip seal on Miner between Owens and Harter). After first stop, group headed NE and came upon horrible road conditions on Lawrence and Engle. Further north, Walker was in great shape but the traffic was heavy until we crossed IL 72. Came into Hampshire via Allen and State Street to second stop. Everyone contributed to significant pulls into the wind in a single paceline. After departing, the only other bad road section was Lenschow (will they ever fix this?) after which the southbound stretches via Romke, Burlington and Ellithorpe (personal fave) were smooth and fast. Group began to spread out on Peplow, regrouped and then finished back to the start. Maryclaire, Wally and I rehydrated at Riverside Pizza to end a great day.