10.8 mph avg, much better than the 8.7 mph on the last ride. Mostly due to knowing where I was going. Less wandering and more workout.

I wanted to do an even 8.0 miles (bike computer says I did) so instead of turning around where I intended I went partway up the hill that kicked my ass on Tuesday. I figure as I improve, attacking that hill at the halfway point will be a great sprint. Once I feel comfortable with that I'll tackle Whitner Dr, a street near my home that has something like a 9.5% grade.