Circuitous SW route to Newark from HMS. Finally, a day without strong outbound winds! Rode parallel rides with Rob, Scott W, Angie, Monica, Gene and Brian. Day was cloudy and misty to start, but slowly cleared as the ride progressed. Routing through Plano both ways for rest stops. Made a wrong turn onto Fox Road instead of continuing along Fox River Drive, adding ~ 4 miles. SW winds only up to 5 mph, so we were pretty much refreshed by the time we reached Country Kitchen in Newark. As always, excellent food and service. Best road segments were on Jericho, South Hale, Blackhawk, Budd (with great vistas), Millbrook and Townhouse Roads on outbound. Best portions on return included Rogers, Griswold Springs and Ashe. Routing back along IL 47 from Prairie street to S Main in Sugar Grove was treacherous with high traffic (should reverse this segment in future). Otherwise, a great day with a great group.