I was pretty stiff on the ride and felt I was laboring way to hard for the effort, just wasn't comfortable. About 1/4 way into the ride I notice it was a little windy which may have added to the way I was feeling. I kept going and added a little more power into the ride and started to dip into zone 3 which I wanted to avoid. I saw a few bike riders one seem to be a long distance rider carrying a large handlebar bag and large rear rack bag, he was pulled way off the road reading a map. I waved as I passed, not sure he noticed me as I passed. I was about 5 miles into the ride. I saw him again on my return trip at about 21 miles in. I waved again and he returned waved, he was on aero bars trucking to whereever he was going. today the cars were out in abundance and were not so curtious, I was starting to get spoiled, LOL! Today's adventure was a little tough but I managed, by the way I was in such a hurry I for got to put on the HR monitor, I was already on the main road so I kept going. I still have a few things to do before I leave ti Augusta in the morning, and I want to get in a short ride before I head out. Be safe out there and enjoy your ride!