Originally Posted by
kj5423
pretty much an awful 2.5 hour z 1/2 road ride today. no legs at all, even though im very mentally in it right now.
Originally Posted by
kj5423
but thinking back on the ride, it was a real struggle just to do z 1/2. i wanted to get off the bike and call for a ride home
Those are about as far apart as you can get mentally.
Reading between the lines it sounds like your motivation has dropped. I'd either put down the road bike for a week and keep up with the singletrack for kicks or lay off cycling altogether for three-four days and then see how you feel on the road bike. My bet is if you go completely cold turkey you will be chomping at the bit before too much time goes by.