You found me out! I am a toe pointer...in fact, flattening out allowed me to finish the ride without stopping. I'll have to experiment with what is comfortable...I've generally been very comfortable with pointed toes, and this group has pushed me hard before, so I'm trying to figure out what was different...I may never know.

Other differences leading up to this ride are 2 more intense solo rides this week than I normally do...AND, I ate a substantial meal of saugage alfredo pasta at 5:15 before the ride, finishing eating at 5:30...ride started at 6pm, so maybe a bit too much food before a hard ride.

Also, I may pull out my old air alert jumping exercises from high school.