Today's ride started out cold and stayed cold but the start of the ride was with a little wind 5 mph but after the rest stop the wind picked up big time to about 15 mph. I started about 5 minutes after the B group left the parking lot. On the way another rider missed the start also so we rode together to catch the group. The B group pace was nice and even averaging 17.6 to the mid point rest stop. When we pulled in the B+ group was about to leave so I decided to jump on their ride to see if I could handle their pace. It would be my longest and fastest come back ride if I could keep up. I did very well keeping up with the group and navigating the hills with ample speed. While the pace stayed consistent I had no problems but because of the wind the pace would go up and down this started to tire me out but I was able to keep up but had to stay relaxed. I wasn't able to stand as my lower quads were fatigued and would start to cramp. My hamstrings where starting to cramp especially my left side. As long as I kept it under control I was good. Wen we hit 34 miles I got myself psyched to go 45 miles luckily it was only 43 miles. My legs do not feel as bad as they did last weekend. My knees are still achy but not swollen, my back is stiff and sore, forearms ache as do my right shoulder; but this nothing new, I will be happy when my body is back to normal and I can ride 70-100 miles comfortably.