OGs were a bit put off by the last long woods ride three weeks ago so we dialed it back for the last practice we'll do before the annual MoCo Epic next week. That's the one we've taken to poaching and doing our own version of an Epic ride. Weather could not have been better. Low humidity, temps in the 70s, sunny ... great day to be in the woods. Stopped under a tree at a school at 11.4 to rest, which was the right call. We sat for a bit and then continued and all were feeling better by the time we hit the Muddy Branch trail at 13.7. Took another rest at the corner of Esworthy and Query Mill, mainly because of the miserable road climb from one segment of the trail to another. Those 15-minute rests were critical to these old men. Only question for next week is how far we intend to ride. Numerous bailout points to park a shuttle truck. The trick will be to NOT end up in a death march or so tired you start making critical mistakes on the bike. Body today felt great; none of the climbs were problematic. Coupla contact points were tender, but not painful. This ride also topped the number of miles (but not hours) ridden last year, so clearly, being retired has its benefits ;-) w/Dan, Mark