tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1564958057737541664.post4035375935221073586..comments2024-02-14T17:11:22.168-08:00Comments on On Bicycles, and.... what else is there?: reflections on Pescaderodjconnelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01484858820878605035noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1564958057737541664.post-56675186482729473912009-06-17T15:28:40.539-07:002009-06-17T15:28:40.539-07:00Wow -- that's a nice comment! Racing is tough...Wow -- that's a nice comment! Racing is tough. If we accept failure than we can't push ourselves hard enough to succeed. But then when we do fail, it's so hard. I'm not quitting quite yet. If Diablo doesn't go well, I may declare this year a failed experiment in racing, sign up for the Marin Double in August (doubles are just a matter of keeping the pedals turning, eating, and drinking), and reassess for next year. If I show signs of life @ Diablo, then there's still plenty of racing this year.djconnelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01484858820878605035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1564958057737541664.post-28919416937219964052009-06-16T10:08:33.952-07:002009-06-16T10:08:33.952-07:00Dan, Sorry to read about your dissapointment. At ...Dan, Sorry to read about your dissapointment. At some point we all want to chuck the bike into the weeds and Pescadero is a tough race for certain. <br /><br />Maybe before you pack it in you could consider what you like about cycling and riding in the first place. Sometimes going back to the roots a bit, instead of staring at the stat sheet, can bring some renewed motivation and interest. <br /><br />Keep Pedaling.Mr. Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10974502561960599708noreply@blogger.com