no sweat shayne, i have tons of crap to learn too. and don't forget, most of the guys that you are racing with were training and racing earlier this year and are peaking about now. considering that, you are in a really good spot. most of the guys in your race probably wouldn't have even been able to launch when you did. and you certainly were much stronger yesterday than i was.

it was my first race in the 3s and i got crushed. second or third lap, the little guy from olympus breaks. i snap off after him after half a lap and bring two guys with me (unfortunately, neither guy was from team dayton). despite me trying to get out from behind him, my spot in the paceline is right after the olympus guy = no draft. 1 lap later, i am toasted and can't even hang with the peloton when it catches me. oh well, chalk it up to experience.

cslone: thanks for gettin my wheel, bro. you looked strong out there (more than 38% ready for 3's).