After a fun night doing a victory lap of the Gainesville bars we were back up and ready to ride with a respectable start time of approximately noon. The boys prepared with plenty of leg oil and we were off.

We headed out of town via the Hawthorne Trail and then onto CR 234, a familiar road for me. Live Oaks with Spanish Moss line the road as it sweeps through cow pastures.

The team pulls together for what turns out to be a 60 mile tempo ride on a cool 60 degree day.

About forty miles in we take a quick break in the shade while Gerald secures his cleat.

Among the mega fauna spotted that day were zebras, plenty of cows, ponies, and what appeared to be gazelles. 

Team photo.

After our ride we swung by Leo's in full kit and grabbed a few slices. 

Our friend Josh was nice enough to treat us with some creme brulee. Our ride for the day was over with no schedule for the rest of the day. Winter training camp 2010 continues.