Breakfast was 4-5oz of link sausage, plus 3-4oz of corn flakes, and almost 2 cups of almond milk. My pack had 2L of ice, 14 teabags of brew water, and some electrolyte mix. Took about 40 mins to get to the trails. The park wasn't open, and I didn't have cash. I looped back and took a dirt road across a hay field to a well-used trail entrance that dropped me off at W4. I rode out to W1, with a 180cal protein bar around W2. I refilled my pack with tap water, and had a second protein bar at the MADD pavillion. About 2h and 45m in I was well into the wall. E1 was WAY more difficult than all of W1-4 combined. I had my first wipeout, and it was stupid: Gentle curve, light sand. I looked back to see if it was a cyclist coming, and that, plus the sand, was just enough to send me slightly off the edge into some rough, dried-track mud. Rear wheel slid out. Bike seat frogged me in the perineum. I got to a vertical wall with rock steps halfway into E3. WTF? FTS. I walked up, and on the other side was a beautiful section of lake. I couldn't continue. While I toyed with going down, Seth, a single-serving trail buddy jogged up. We hit the water for about 20 mins, which was great. After, I had a litre of warm water, and no food to carry me the rest of the way out, but I made it to W4 marker that lead to my exit. I cut back through the neighborhoods and got back to 3040 and 2499. Chick Fill-A was kind enough to provide a grilled chicken sandwich, a few waffle fries, and a couple of litres of iced tea. My energy levels returned, and the ride home was awesome. Some sunshine, but lots of shade, then a little overcast. I rode in a lot higher gear than I thought I could, and made it home from there in about 35 minutes. This is by far my longest ride, and my best ride. The trails were challenging, and even with several walk-downs and walk-ups, I had a blast. Now, we'll see if I can walk tomorrow.