Really unique...

What a ride today. Lot of things unique about this ride.

1. It was my birthday :-). I know you want to wish. Thanks for the wishes.
2. My first 50KM + ride
3. It was really windy: 35 KM/H head winds in at least half of the ride.
4. There was construction going on a stretch of the ride and due to that traffic was heavy. I was really scared of my safety but somehow managed to get out of there quickly.
5. In the last kilometer of the ride I got a flat tire. Had to walk home.
6. These GU energy gels really worked and game me the energy boost I needed.
7. Aero bars worked perfectly for comfort and speed especially in windy conditions like today's.

I also read and noticed that if I upgrade my pedals and get biking shoes then I can improve my performance in terms of doing more in same effort. So starting the research now.