I was very tempted to join your ride today. I needed to put in about 2.5 hours and not hammer, but I got an invite to join a shop ride with one of my husband's teammates so I headed out with the boys.

I seem to remember that you work a lot of nights? You might be able to have a little fun and try one of the beginner cirucuit races down at Pacific Raceways. They are run at 6:30pm (is that enough time before work?) and last about 1/2 hour every other Tuesday. I highly recommend them for anyone who wants to give racing a try. Very safe, very non-threatening, most of the team girls get categorized in the 4's so you don't have to go up against experienced people.