Gorgeous, sunny, cool, lower humidity start with NW winds at 5-10 mph. Great group with Lee, Matt, Fred S, Michelle C, Mary Clare, Bill and Jeff L . Counterclockwise routing from HMS up to Hampshire with intermediate stop in Wasco. Group stayed together for the most part on outbound, which covered roads many of us had not been on all summer (due to the prominent south winds). Lee and Matt pulled a double paceline for 90% of the ride, keeping everyone together but at a solid pace. After second stop at Caseys, group headed straight south onto Peplow, Meredith and Dauberman with solid 10-15 mph tailwinds. Fred and I started the first lead out but after a mile or so Lee and Matt come around to take over. At 23 mph, just south of Ramm, Jeff (Mr. Bad Achilles) decided to stretch his legs and push ahead of everyone. The group accelerated through to catch, then pulled head onto Meredith. I waited for Fred to peel off at Beith while Jeff and I came in behind the rest. Solid day on the bike with a little spice at the end.