A good day for camels

My cycling goal for the current Audax season is to ride 10,000 kms in club rides and permanents. A pretty bold goal as my highest tally to date is 7650 kms in the 2008/2009 season.  My approach is to make the most of opportunities provided by good weather in the warmer months recognising there will be weekends where I wont accumulate any mileage for whatever reason. Today was a day where the 200k didn't come easy and was hard earned. The first real heat of the summer approahing the mid 30's and the clear sunny skies combined to wear me down despite my best efforts to stay hydrated. I was pretty much toasted at the end of the ride. I am sure the camels I passed earlier in my ride faired better on the day.