Disorganized start, we got way spread out. I had to burn matches to catch the pace line. Took me 2.5 mi. to catch them at Rancho/Moore. There were only 4 of them: Larry, Terry, Berry and Mark so we had a line of 5. We were strong and fast. Best pace ride yet. Guys are really tight in the line and no accordion movement. These 3 guys should do very well in Mesa in 3 weeks, even with the new time limit at 2:45 min for platinum.
-Bill told us he wasn't going to ride with us today, but he did ride with the other guys.
-Because of the fast, disorganized start I never saw Roe or Dan after the start. We passed Paul, but he and the others never came to coffee at the Views. 3 of the 4 of us had warm bear claws w coffee. Larry is having an effect on us.
This is our last hard ride. Next week we will do the Loop at a stay together, slower pace to wind down into race week. Time to taper off and get rested for those guys. I hope they do well.