Slow

Last nites Wednesday Nite Worlds Social Group Ride was a disaster for me. I was in it for about 2.6 miles and then spit off. I barely made it out of town.

At this point I have no idea where I stand as far as riding fitness. My hip only hurts a little bit. I again put out about 22 mph for at least five minutes but to no avail. Getting dropped has happened to me a million times but I never get used to watching a group ride away from me. Mentally, its a tough thing to watch. Its in slow motion as your in zone 5 and suffering. Very disappointing.

Not blaming anyone but myself. However its become apparent that this weekly ride is for sure turned into a "no wait" ride so I'm out until further notice. And could mean the rest of the summer and that bums me out greatly. I so do enjoy these rides. But the reality is I'm now on the outside looking in. Hopefully I get a good month in and could maybe return sometime in August.  But for now its game off and its become apparent that I have a lot of solo miles ahead of me.

I cant get discouraged. That happened last year and ended selling my Madone the next day for a grand. I gatta keep my head up and just try to peddle my way back to the light. Maybe concentrate on the MTB for awhile. Ive had the Fisher Superfly 100 since June 5th and the only time I rode it was at the Wausau race. Thats just wrong.

I think I need a little pick me up that includes a couple hours on the trails of the Northern Kettles. Its July 1st and I have yet to ride there. And that also is just wrong.

I need to start making things right.

DLD