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	On today's ride I was joined by my Dad and one of our riding buddies, Robert. We left out of North Gwinnett High School in the middle of the day, allowing the temperature to rise just a little. I soon realized that I had on way to warm of clothes, but I would rather have that problem than being cold. Our pace was moderate, once again keeping in mind I have many more miles ahead of me. The ride consisted of my pulling the majority of the time, but I did get a good wheel suck in a time or two. I am beginning to think that this week is a good practice in building a base and I feel it is going to benefit me in the long run. How could riding 500 km in a week not be a benefit? After 30 miles I struck out on my own, deciding to ride home rather than hop in the car with my Dad. All in all that was a good decision, other than the fact that i did not bring any food with me. The effects of which I began to feel soon after we parted ways. I would say never again but then I would be lying. I think telling myself "not anytime in the near future" would be a promise I can keep. See the route »