Combination trail/neighborhood/road ride from Batavia River Walk to Oswego over ~35 miles, mostly on FRT. Large group to start with Dave M, Wally, Jim & Lisa G, Linda F, Kevin B, Michelle C, Bill S & Tim F. I had to turn around after ~2 miles as I forgot my water bottles! Temps were cool to start, and the SW winds were a PITA, but everyone gained a good workout. FRT conditions were great except for 6-8 sections with ~10 ft of slush/ice that we had to traverse. Outbound tangent lead off onto VLG Trail east to IL 34, through the back of two shopping malls and passing through a few neighborhoods connecting to Waubonsie Creek Trail down to Oswego. Fortunately, no crashes. Brief stop at Village Grind for refreshment before turning back North. Michelle and Bill returned directly back to the start. Kevin flatted just south of Montgomery, but caught up to us at the finish. Side venture onto the newly paved Aurora Spur was welcome with a spin through Church Road Park and down toward Fox River behind the industrial park next to S River Street. First 6 and I rehydrated over lunch at Riverside Pizza. It felt great to be outside for the first time this season.