Oh, OK, MM, you have a good excuse for slow recovery, this time . 100 degrees in England? ugh!

It must just be me then. The last organized ride I do is usually a "timed event" in early October, and I'm normally hating my bike by then. Last year was the first winter I ever continued riding and feeling good. This year I'm scheduled to do a century in late November, and part of my training is going to be a week or two off the bike I think, just so I can stay "fresh".