Charles Kyle wrote The ride was a decent ride. We had eight to start knowing that we would loss two at the 25 mile turn around, one at fifty and another somewhere along the route. The start was brisk. I pulled a little more than I should will be felt later in the ride. Water and food conservation was not a problem. I am happy with my descents, they were much better this time, not great but improving. I felt good until the 70 mile mark then I started having cramping in the left calf muscle and tenderness behind the right knee. By the 80th mile, I was no longer taking any pulls and sat off of the back of the pack. I did not "bonk" but could not sustain any real power the legs felt heavy. All in all a good ride, I will see how the fatigue is tomorrow. ***