Warm, cloudy with light SW winds greeted eight riders for a near-metric century (Shaun, Rick S, MC, Kirsten, Jason N, Bill S and Jeff L). Routing west from KHMS through Hinckley and Waterman to the far side of Shabbona SP with water stops at the last two places. All stayed together until the second water stop, when Bill and I fell off the pace. Clouds were thick and kept the air reasonably cool until we reached Shabbona when the sun came out and the broiler was on full. Bill's and my pace slowed a bit and we stopped a couple of times in shade to cool off. Detoured to the Purple Store to try and find cold water but they were closed(!). Made it back to the start about the time Kirsten finished her 30-minute post-ride run. Great day in the saddle, and thankful for the SS Camelbak Podium bottles which helped keep ice intact after 4 hours of riding in the heat.