Getting Ready

This weekend (tomorrow, in fact) starts the Tour De Austin. One time trial and three criteriums. I am very excited, as I sort of circled this on the calendar a long time ago. I was very excited when Drew told me that he wanted this to be my big target for the summer. I’ve had a few training interruptions along the way, but I am feeling pretty good. I did my last ride early this morning… now all that’s left is to wait.

Have I ever mentioned that I’m not the world’s most patient person? ;)

I am not expecting to do too great at the time trial. I mean, I’m going to go out and give it my all, but I know there are some cat 4s out there with some bigger engines than me, and with probably nicer setups than me. It’s short, so the time differences aren’t going to be huge. The crits I think I have a better shot at. I had my best result of the year last week at the Driveway, so I think my legs are where they need to be.

I have two goals for the weekend. I would like to crack the top 10 in the one of the crits and I’d like to get myself some omnium points. I’m feeling confident, and I think I can get it done.

I have been drinking a lot of tea lately. Since I basically cut out coffee during the heart thing, I have been trying different types of tea to drink during the day. Some with caffeine, some without. While I was at Costco the other day I noticed they had nice little stainless electric pitchers on sale, so I got myself one. I love this thing. I can boil water at my desk and I don’t have to wait on the microwave down the hall anymore.

Well, that is it. I’ll post my race reports as the weekend goes on.