It was birthday time and the celebration lasted for over a week.  Something great just kept on happening.  But, to my total surprise I got a birthday card from my fan club led by Dannielle, Doris, and Darlene Donkey that I met late last year and have frequently visited on my rides.  Sorry, Darlene you didn’t make the picture but still thinking of you.  In looking at my accomplishments from the latest 78 mile ride I fixed my nutrition and hydration deficiencies.  No struggles, full of energy, and much more enjoyment realized.  Taking what I’ve learned so far about group rides and directing at my upcoming 100 mile ride challenge I need to get to the last rest stop before it closes.  Sounds simple but when grouped with a bunch of cyclists going much faster than me, making that last stop in time becomes a challenge. I need to find more speed and less down time at the rest stops. In other words, more riding and less socializing.  Looks like my next challenge is all set…more speed it will be!  This week saw 57.4 miles added to my quest towards my virtual Hawaii destination.  A total of 4,732 miles down and 266 to go.