Training Log Archive: Vandi

Had been looking forward to this one a lot, as hubbie Richard was racing solo as well. I headed off ahead, then Richard cought up hapfway the first lap just as I was heading into the bunting which fenced off a sharp left hand corner (and this occurrence was obviously witnessed by him). We then rode together for a few laps, until Richard pulled ahead after I had slipped on a muddy corner at the bottom of a pinch climb. He then took a few minutes lead in the following hour.
When coming through transition after 6-7 laps I found out Richard had hurt his thumb and was 'going to give it another try' with his finger strapped. Felt a bit worried and lost some focus and interest. Coming into transition the next lap he was standing there waiting for me, to let me know he was going for a run insted as his thumb was hurting too much.
Rats. Pacer gone! I moved into chugging along mode - as you do - as this was my last decent long training ride before World Cahmps, but felt sad as Richard was hurt and 'our little race' was over. Would I have passed him? We'll have to find out another time.

rode radie home from city with newly installed Power Tap. Continued riding to Terrey Hills, Duffy's Forest then via triangle back home. Just spinning legs, no power hills to keep legs fresh for weekend.

Felt great and refreshed.