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| MJD showcasing Sideburnz's posterior. Very nice. |
I did the Chain Reaction ride tonight. It was fast. But, I don't think it should've been. I can see exactly why the guys who push the pace on these rides can't do well in Cat 3 and 4 races. They waste all of their best efforts trying to prove to all the Freds that they're so strong. I mean, it's a Wednesday ride, the racing season is over, and there's really no reason to go balls out. I had no problem hanging on, pulling through, keeping up; so this complaint has nothing to do with getting dropped. It has to do with not being a meat head.
I'm not totally off the blame hook here, I did nothing to stop it, and in fact, I participated in the meat headery. Though I didn't start it, I definitely didn't stay out of the fray. I suppose I wanted to see what I had left in the tank this year after riding once or twice a week since early June. I have to say, I surprised myself a bit. But I digress.
I'm planning on racing next year, and I'm planning on doing well. One thing I've been reminded of being back here, is how not to train. Yes, group rides are fun, and I had tons of fun tonight -- especially consuming beers afterwards -- but doing four group rides per week that always, without exception, turn into meat head hammerfests is no way to train. And maybe that the season is over is a reason to go ahead and hammer; no one needs to be rested for a race, so why not let it all hang out? I don't know. I guess I'm from the old school here and I feel that Monday and Wednesday group rides should be easy and friendly. Maybe a few sprints here and there, but for the most part, they're recovery rides. But some people don't seem to get that.
I'm just saying.
Really though, I had fun, I just wondered why the ride got so out of control. I'm looking forward to the Sleeveless Jersey Road Ride next week. There will be no meat headery.
