Time Trialist Redivivus

Tonight was my comeback at Sidney. Everyone was quite supportive, and concerned after my scrapes and bruises earned the week before. I assured them I was in quite good form. Sadly, my performance did not live up to my expectations. There was a fortuitous tailwind on the highway; however, that translated into a violent headwind on Lochside. While I was able to get up to 50+ km/h on the highway, I struggled to achieve 40+ on Lochside. I ended up with something like 24:15, which, all in all, should satisfy me. Yet I felt as if I'd gone much faster. This was my first night with a functioning speedo and cadence unit; with the additional input of heart rate, I found myself more confident. I had worried that an abundance of information would be overwhelming; and I was pleasantly surprised to discover its comfort.

Not many people out tonight, which was upsetting. I suppose there is the Bastion Square ride, which draws a crowd of strong riders. Nevertheless, you'd hope that on a good night, people would be participating in the town's only race.

Today I poked about in my studies with no particular force or conviction. That will have to change shortly. I am not sure about quitting work for the Summer; it seems so rash; at the same time, I have to put my priorities in the right place. It will be something I'll think about in the next two weeks. A demain.