Cold (48°F), cloudy and windy (WSW @ 15-25 mph) start with a little drizzle. Largest group of the year so far (20) with Tom B, Michelle C, Alyssa C, Katie & Mike D, Zach D, Tim, Rob, Steve M, Bruce, Julie & Shawn G, Carrie, Greg H, Darryl H, Lee & Laura M, Tom M and Bill S. One rider decided the effort was too much and turned around near the airport. Outbound leg heading southwest split into different speed groups due to the wind and efforts. I stayed back to help sweep someone to the first rest stop in Plano. After a quick break, most everyone had left before I was ready, so Lee , Allyssa and I headed to the Walgreens in Sandwich. Once we made the turn on S. Main Street, the tailwinds picked-up and help us get home quickly. Post ride replenishment at Lodi House in Maple Park, where nine of us recovered well.