tell me some more lies

Throughout the course of the summer I've had the pleasure of doing some group rides/races every tueday and thursday night. It's funny to listen to some of the guys talking prior to the rides. There are usually stories about how someone or their team faired in a previous race, or maybe even the spiritual growth that comes from spending time with a loved one or family. However the stories that I love are the excuses that guys come up for their ride performance even before the ride occurs. Here are some classics followed by my interpretation of what the rider really means.

Man I got dropped last week because every time I stood up to hammer my rear derailer jumped. I'm not sure how I'm gonna do today......This really means I just got my shit tuned up and I'm looking to kick your ass tonight.

I'm tired from the previous weekends race (insert your race of choice) and my legs are tired....This really means I just took a day off, got a massage and am looking to kick someone's ass tonight.

Conversely there is the one that goes I'm looking to go easy tonight because there is a big race this weekend (again insert your race of choice) and I'm trying to save my legs and ride easy. Translation is I really want to hold back but if there is any type of break going I'm looking to get in and kick someone's ass.

Finally there is the one that goes like this I have been having problems with the GF or wife and I'm really not into it tonight. Translation is I've got alot of pent up anger and I'm gonna unleash some asskick tonight.

Do any of these sound familiar?

Feeling Cranky

Every so often I find myself feeling like this. I know why I'm feeling like this but at this time really don't feel like discussing it. The only thing that is keeping me sane is the thought of the Tuesday night Ham mer and Thursday at the track.