a falling blossom only touches lips that lie

Crit racing is just stupid. Made the trip out to Wells this morning for a little intensity work. The race serves it's purpose training wise but not much else. The whole having to rely on other people part of road racing just doesn't sit well with me. It's one thing when you have a like minded group who are all willing to work; it's a completely different story when you put together fifty guys who all think they can bridge the gap on their own. I can't wait to get a little nobbie action next weekend. The race is just West of who-the-hell-knows-where, NY. The drive is going to hurt as much as the race but you know, Cash Prizes, so it's all in good spirit. I don't think I've ever raced Mountain in NY. 'Cross on Long Island, and there was that Road Race in Salem last year... So I guess this will be my first. Next up though is my second favorite workout day of the year. Tuesday Night Worlds out of Needham. That ride brings out all the sketch-balls in the area for one night of fun loving suffering. More on that Tuesday...