Quote Originally Posted by Geonz View Post
Heat (or tires) ar eoften the mystery factor for me. Monday I went out and couldn't hold in our group... I just couldn't get to my "steady state" and by halfway through the ride (I'd dropped off the back and rejoined at the halfway point) my muscles were suggesting cramping (though not locking up) and the next morning I was still kind of stiff and tired... but then TUesday night I swear I worked twice as hard for just as long and felt worked-out but strong this morning. I think the difference was the 5 degrees between 83 and 88. I wilt. It's possible that pop-tarts and pizza are that much better than chili and gatorade... but I don't think so
It's weird how that works out. It's almost an art than a science.

My stomach just flipped at the idea of pop-tarts and pizza anywhere NEAR a challenging ride.