“Construction!”

While my performance curve is still on the incline, the last couple of rides have shown a decline. Today I have an excuse: about 2 miles out of the 26.5 were under heavy construction, with the blacktop completely ripped up. This happened since my ride yesterday, which was quite a surprise! Anyway, it's very hard to get any decent speed with a road bike on loose dirt. In fact, it's dangerous to even attempt it.

The construction wasn't the only problem, though. I've done three longish rides in a row, and I need a break. I think I'll take tomorrow off. I've ridden six times so far this month (out of nine days), so I think I can afford to take one day off. It's close...

Eh. We'll see how I feel tomorrow. No matter what, though, I'll have to avoid that construction. Ick.