Temperatures in the 50s to start 73 at the finish. Started with sun sleeves and ShowersPass, took off jacket early on. Very little wind, mostly hazy all day. Urine was very yellow at the beginning which made me think I was not hydrated. But I think it was the hydration drink I had the night before. Had a Recoverite, coffee, and toast before I left the house. When I got to the ride I felt like I had to go to the bathroom but I made it the whole ride without having to stop for that. My inner right thigh felt tight almost from the beginning but never cramped. Maybe from the stretching I did before the ride? At about 50 miles I had tight spots under both knees but nothing ever developed. I walked three of the hills. I spent a lot of time in my little chainring, more than I ever have. Also worked on higher cadence. Went off with a fast group (Steve and Dave included) for the first 15 miles then Steve and I rode together much more slowly. Stopped briefly at Freetown, sat on the picnic table and took a rest. The store was closed. Skipped lunch at Story Inn. Finally stopped at mile 82 in Brownstown. Got a white chocolate double shot Starbucks espresso drink and had mypeanut butter crackers that I had on me . Ate my power bar from mile 50 to 60 and had two gels during the ride. Lots of flat roads today which was a good thing! Actually I think I felt better toward the end than I did at mile 50 or 60. We were the first ones to finish. About 3:30.