The ride started out humid and into a headwind for over the first half of the ride. It was a lot of work even though the speed was low. Once I got warmed up I was able to put out more power for some more speed but nothing impressive! I started to hurt after 20 miles but it was manageable. I was waiting for the wind to help me out a little bit now luck. It felt like it was still a headwind! I knew this would make me stronger so I went with it. I worked the last 10 miles as good as I could. The more I concentrated on keeping the pace up the less I felt the pain even though it was there waiting for me ease up so it could jump on my back! It reminded me on my high school cross country days, when we would say Riggy (short for riggamortice sp?) jumped on our back if we slowed down, LOL! I had big smile when I turned off the main road to my home, knowing I had another great, successful and safe ride! Traffic was perfect and low what a night to ride... Be safe out there, enjoy the ride and remember when you finish your ride, give a big victorious Smile!