Very warm, muggy and sunny start with literally no wind. Original list of attendees all canceled, so intended to solo ride from the start, but Maryclaire had un-canceled. Due to the forecasted conditions, we decided to abandon the original 53-mile route for one of ~40 miles that hit many of the route highlights. Southbound course through east end of Plano where we stopped at the new gas station off of Eldamain & IL 34 (excellent). Headed across the new Fox River Bridge and then south onto South Eldamain Road (excellent route option that used to be Highpoint?) until reaching Budd Road (personal fave). Headed west until Millbrook and Fox River Drive, taking us up into Plano rest stop from the south. Short routing back to HMS just as the broiler hit. Solid ride in the heat though I am glad we cut it short.