I started out to do a zone 1 and easy zone 2 HR/Power ride. the first 15 miles was all zone 1, Hit some hills and I went into zone 2 then Mr. Wind started to play so I was into zone 2. I hit the 15 mile stretch of long gradual rises and as it would be Mr. Wind decides to play. Now I am in deep in zone 2. About 1/2 ways into this section Mr. Wind got tired of me and it was his buddy's turn to punish me, Mr. Rain poured on me for about 9 miles then gave up. I was debating whether to cut the ride short and wait for the rain to pass and go back out to finish the ride. I got lucky so I kept going on my ride. Mr. Wind wasn't finished with me yet, he stayed with me the rest of the ride. He wasn't terrible but didn't make the ride easy. I was trying to give my legs a chance to fully recover. I was into zone 3 for more time than I wanted to be. My legs did let me know when I was pushing too much power. I would back off as soon as I got the message. I am very happy I got this ride in, it was a good workout!