Mchenry Dam Hot Ride

Handy and I rode from Darth's house to the red trail then to the Road leading toward the Prairie Path. We then turned around and skipped the yellow trail and could not go to the dam because the viaduct was flooded and did the red. We had a heat index of well over 100 degrees. My calfs are killing me and there is almost no way to stay hydrated enough so I begged off a second run of the Red trail. I wanted to but I was pushing and my legs just started shaking. I am done when that occurs I can push harder but it will not help. My muscles rebel. The 14-16 miles was probably enough in this heat. I Stopped to catch my breath twice but still averaged only 8.8. It was hard to breath in the thick humid air. Handy is a Clydesdale and could have kept going. I appreciate his patience in riding with me.