Lame Excuses why I sucked ass today:

1. Too much air in my tires. Bob said I should change my blog to "flatmarc" instead of fatmarc. I was scared to let any air out trying to avoid another flat. I was rattled all over the place.
2. My shoulder hurt from previous day's crash and that made me really tentative as a rider... I stacked a couple times early in the ride, and my confidence was shattered. I am a shell of my formerself, and I just rode shy.
3. In the same vain as #1 too much air in my fork. It was really stiff, great for White Clay, not so good for State College.
4. New Shoes. Had new cleats, still not used to them, and the new cleats didn't release as well as old, thus taking away my confidence in a quick bail out.
5. I was up too late and had to leave the house at 4:45. Fatigue.
6. Pulled rear wheel out of dropouts and disc brake was rubbing, and I didn't figure it out until it was too late.
7. I forgot my magic beans that I eat before every ride. One makes me feel taller, one makes me feel small.

Yes, I know they are all lame. And in the end none of them mean anything, I didn't have my best stuff, but I had fun with a great group of guys today. The trails were phenomenal and I am better for the experience. Really good stuff and great lasagna too!

respect
fatmarc