With a very cold start in the 30s the various groups rode non-stop to Skyline Park in Napa for a welcome lunch break. It had warmed up to the low 60s so i was able to put away my arm warmers, leg warmers, vest and full fingered gloves. The group my friend Mark and I were pacing with did not stop when Mark got a flat at mile 80. So we fixed it alone and rode back together until Mark lost his energy level at mile 100 and needed to rest and eat . He had me go ahead and finished about 1/2 hour after me. It really was a great ride and I purposely went a little easier on myself to conserve energy and keep my heart rate lower for so many miles. I am still learning about the best strategy for these long 7 hour rides. I am not sore and I rode a very short loop Sunday too..