46.7 miles and a 20.8 mph avg. I could have been over 21 for the first time had I hammered with the rest of the pack, but I’ll have time to get that 21. Hopefully that can happen this weekend in the triathlon now that I’m set up to be a little more aerodynamic. Doubtful, but we’ll see. There’s a chance of rain this weekend in Mattoon. It’ll really suck if that happens.

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Had no chest pain tonight.

It was the virgin voyage with the new Profile Design Aerolite aerobars installed.  I didn’t use them much, but I think they’ll help for extended solo rides, especially with the aero helmet.  I found that pulling back slightly on the end of the bars forces my elbows down into the pads a little and gives some extra leverage for pedaling.  It’s going to take some practice.

I broke off from a very small group of riders on the return home and went up Neil Street a couple miles before turning on Burwash.  About halfway between Old Church and Burwash, three kids in a brown pickup truck crept over onto the shoulder of Rt 45 right beside me and revved its engine, causing a loud engine yell and billowing black smoke.  I’m sure they were disappointed at my reaction – or lack thereof.