July 5, 2012 Did the Fabulous 4th again yesterday, an annual metric century with 7k ft of climingput on by the Tryon (NC) rotary club. Really well organized, really empty roads. I didn't get passed by a single car until mile 40. And the perfect antidote to two weeks of way more beers than miles. Drilling it

Still drilling it around mile 30

Heading towards the big climb of the day, which is capped off by a screaming 45mph descent back to the start/finish -- a great way to end a ride.

And in other news, the blue bike arrived home safe and sound. Always makes me nervous when they're in transit.