Return to Latigo and of hot weather

It has been almost 6 weeks since I had rode in the DR. Since that time I have gone back to easier (re: less climbing rides). One, I was not training for any particular ride, and two, I was a little nervous that my legs would cramp.

As to number one,I think I may have found a ride. According to Bicycling Magazine on October 24 there will be a Gran Fondo which is a one day 100 mile ride. The reason I say is that for the last month, every time I check the website, I received the message below (including two seconds ago):

Please pardon our dust,we’re preparing to launch our October 24, 2010 Event website.
Check back in a few weeks,when the new site is launched.

So maybe I will not be riding in the above.

As to number two, I decided that I would climb Latigo Canyon which was one of my training rides. It was rather hot today and that might be the reason that I was the only person climbing up in my direction. After the DR, this was a much easier climb. In fact, all my so called "climbing rides" have been so much easier in comparison after the DR. No leg problems and no cramps. However, the heat took its toll on me (I lost a little over 4 lbs). Each time when I return home, I pass an in' and out burger. I always think it would be nice to order a chocolate shake and ride the last 10 miles home. Today I stopped by and the sales person was a little confused as I guess not too many people bike up to the sales window. I purchased the shake and poured it into one of my empty water bottles and continued on my way. It was the extra energy that I needed to get back home.