I did more experiments in the kitchen; and the sguschonka turned out fine! I used an 8 oz jar; and filled it only half-full, just to be on the safe side. I wasn\’t sure whether the condensed milk would expand or not. I also laid the jar on its side in the crock pot, to be sure it would stay covered with water. Next I must cook some rice to put the sguschonka in!

For today\’s long ride, I did yet more experiments. Instead of only Clif Bars, I also took along Clif Shot Blocks. I alternated between a piece of Clif Bar and a Shot Block. It seems to work all right.

Do I ever hope Tour de Cure day does not present us with wind like today\’s! The forecast predicted East wind at 7-11 mph. After I got back home I checked a weather site for its 3-day history; and it said the wind was NE, 12-14 mph from about 9 am — right when I was starting back home, with 25.6 miles to go! There was a gust of 22 mph; and nearly all the way I had that wind right in my face.

I managed to average almost 13 mph, which will still be fast enough for TdC; but I\’m not sure I can manage it if I have a stiff wind to fight. Today I had to stop for breathers more often that I would have liked. I was spinning in a low gear with a rapid cadence; something I\’ve become unaccustomed to doing. Note to self: work on it the next few weeks. There\’s not much time left!