Originally Posted by shrinkboy

couldn't agree more, donuts. it was a spur of the moment thing- a 'what the hell' thing- i won't do that again, for sure. but i had to do it to find out what i could do. on group rides, i am usually pushing the pace, and have a history of being a strong time trialist. there wasn't a lot of thought in it, and i just took a shot---to me, its all a part of the (re-)learning curve. former experience seems so far in the past, with 20 odd years of competition in an environment so NOT cycling (swimming), that it all still feels very, very new to me, in a familiar kind of way.

last night was only my 7th criterium of the year, and the 7th since returning to the sport after 25 years. so far, pulled once for being lapped, 3 bunch finishes, one being 8th place. i'm ok with it.

but i promise all posters, no more 1rst lap breakaway attempts!

and no, i've never thought about trying to discuss this with a therapist- it's just too crazy to try and talk about, banzai