Just got back from a ride... It's official.. I am a *&%$ idiot.

I figured out what was a BIG source of my issues the last time out. My seat post must have come loose and the saddle had slipped down. I ended up raising it back up some two or three inches and it was like night and day. I don't know why I didn't stop and adjust the last time out, I think that because I was battling the other issues, I just dismissed the saddle. When putting the bike on the rack tonight it seemed LOW, so after the adjustment we hit the road and to my pleasure I felt really good. That was until we hit the BRUTAL headwind-- 10MPH and gusting to 18MPH-- DANG!!

I was feeling pretty darn good so two miles in we turned back into the the wind and decided to go for it, accelerating and leaning right into the wind, it was like climbing a hill and FUN as all get out.. as least until I ran out of gas and had to slow down.

I think I've gone and lost it. I would have NEVER said that six weeks ago.

Feel pleasantly tired now and glad we got out tonight!!!
Shannon