It’s sometimes strange the way that a story unfolds.   It’s why we read I suppose, and on a deeper level, why we race.  This Wednesday Worlds was a unique opportunity to air out your training methods, timing, expectations.  But the only thing that really matters is can you perform – and it’s always a Yes or No answer.  

I spent the majority of the day yesterday on the bike, but not all of it moving!  I was at Little 5 quals taking in the local action, rolling slowly around the tarmac around the track several times, admiring the hundred or so thoroughbreds assembled.  A precursor to my own horse camp I would attend the following day.  I left the track in the middle of the day to meet the Bakehouse ride at noon.  A small group was in attendance as most prior attendees were still at the track or at Hillsborough-Roubaix, an early season road race.  Hans Ibold (Joes), Colin Allen and Kevin Hays (Bakehouse), Fritz Breihaupt, Shane Slavin started.  The entire Cutters team arrived after they qualified, but were doing a west course.  The rest of us left for Mahalasville for a sunny afternoon ride.  

I had a Board meeting downtown today at 3:30.  Rather than driving, I hopped on my old Raleigh that I had transitioned into a serviceable fixie for just this purpose.  I keep it in the office.  It was incredibly cold on this 1 mile commute and I was nearly regretting the decision.

I parked the bike in the rack by the Bakehouse and picked up 2 bags of granola for the second edition of the Wednesday Worlds tonight.  I had 15 minutes to kill so I hung out there for a bit chatting with the staff.  Then I walked over to the Bikesmiths and said hello to Adam Rodkey and Eric.  The Board meeting was uneventful as these things go, and ended just about 5pm.  I was grateful for the timing, checking my watch frequently, as I had to cycle back to the office and dress for the ride. I had the foresight to bring my cycling bag with me and road bike to the office despite the flurries this morning!