My shoes, legs, and beloved Zoic shorts were really sandy/gritty and brown. 17 miles at about 13.5 - 14 mph average. The boy can ride, in my own humble opinion, what can I say? Moderate rain, upper 50s, big puddles everywhere. Gathering darkness, early due to the heavy overcast. Miles of smooth, 9 foot wide safety paths with virtually no one on them except me. The Gin Blossoms on the stereo. Camelbak full of ice water. Cycling does NOT get any better than that! Perfect night! I wish it would rain for every ride!