Only Twenty Weeks To Go

[Albert Park--Black Rock (36)] Today started with a cold sunny morning, with no rain on the radar. Eight DCCers (David, Robbo, Damon, Ross, Steve W, Simon, Nick and Sam) and two extras (John and Annalise) met at 8AM. Damon and Ross demonstrated that a late night is no barrier to an early ride, and Damon in particular showed warm clothing is optional. We stuck together as a bunch most of the way to Black Rock (with a tail wind), then stopped briefly to regroup. On the way back, we attempted rolling turns (poorly): we need shorter stints at the front. The pace back was about 30 kph, ending with a coffee and snacks at the Foodstore (after an obligatory sprint to the Beaconsfield Pd BP). Those who missed out were Michael (carer duty), Justin, Steve C and Steve M (replacing a tyre).