Time for a Break

(4th wheel ain't a bad spot in this break Photo: Hannah Hayduk)
It was a typical week for me last week.
More work than training...That blows.
I was able to get out Friday afternoon for quite a while. The usual crew: Pearson, Beth, Fitchick, PJs, Taus.
Friday night saw the return of Chopper (he wrote him a letta) to the Lehigh Valley for roller racing. He won. I got $hitty that night but made the smart call to throw the shot that was handed to me to the floor...No thanks. We hit Starlite Diner at 3AM to find Jack Simes and Chopper having breakfast and beers. Kuklic and I joined.
Did Madison at the track on Saturday with Pearson (ouch).
I decided to skip the Derby Sunday and just do both training crits to see how "fresh" my legs would feel without hitting them with 2 hours before a race.
It didn't matter. My legs hurt. Had fun with the crit. Some sketchy dudes out there. Myself included. I don't know why that 4th turn demands everyone slam on the brakes and take inside lines. You shouldn't have to hit your brakes at all on that course.
I think its time for a rest week. Of course, that comes during the week where temps will approach 60 degrees. Maybe some coffee shop rides and a massage this week.
See how the legs feel for the weekend and maybe take a pass on things. I hate to wish for rain for the weekend but that may be the only way I stay off the bike.
Bad news for our boy Svatek. His rig came off his pimp sled and broke his fork and his rear window. That absolutely sucks. Our thought and prayers are with you my friend.
Two weeks from Thursday Im outta here.