Started at Erickson's, but it was supposed to start at the Mill. So, I went by myself wondering what had happened. I did see a few cyclists in a few miles, but wasn't sure what they were up to. I think they were on the 57 mile ride which started earlier. But, we came upon a cyclist who had fallen at about mile d5, and who I later learned possibly had been clipped by a landscaping truck, on Maple street in Stow. Very narrow road at that point. I continued and eventually at the break point between the 37 and 57 mile ride at mile 15, I ran into a guy who was deciding whether to do the 37 or 57 mile ride. He ended up riding with me for the remainder of the ride. His name is Graham, and I think I had ridden with him before. Eventually a few other riders joined our group, including Phil, from NVP, and we rode the last 20 miles together at a good clip, probably over 16. I was averaging probably about 15 for the first 15 miles. Beautiful sunny and dry day for late July.
My new bike is performing well. At about mile 20 my seat slipped a little, and I had to re-tighthen it, and a woman gave me some extra water, too! I think the adjustment to move the seat forward a tad before the ride made it a little bit more comfortable for me. I didn't get any numbness in my crotchal region this time. I tried to lower the seat, but I couldn't do that.