Just completed the Solvang Half century out here in California..weather was beautiful!   Just perfect...riding my bike in the wine country...everyone should see this place...it is very beautiful (like all my Vois friends!).  Well after passing the Hitching Post...(you know from that movie Sideways?)...it was 3 hours of sweat and muscle...just trying to get going behind all those tight bottoms in spandex!  I should have some photos soon...I need a massage and a long nap.  Even the Pool Boy is tired!  I was able to finish 50 miles in just about 3 hours....my longest ride ever...and a great time I might add.