With Adversity Comes - Great Results?

Back in February and March, I had a few kicks-in-the-teeth with my bike.  First was a local indoor time trial, where I was the Lantern Rouge in my heat - by several minutes.  I could blame it on my first time doing an ITT, but whatever the reason, it was a very poor performance.

A few days later, I went out on my road bike and had one of my best rides ever.  Great effort, great MPH average.  Where did THAT come from?

Then a few weeks later, I did a lactate threshold test on the bike.  I had one done last year by the same person, and had great hopes for this year. 

So much for hopes.

My wattage only went up by about 5% from last year - although I should point out, my weight went down by about 10% from last year, so my watts/kg was a huge improvement.

And then I went out a few days alter, and had an even better bike ride han that stellar one after the ITT.

Not sure what happened, or why after these disappointing performances I had great efforts.  But my bike performance has definitely improved since the ITT, and keeps getting better.

Even if I do get lost on my rides.

"I may be lost, but I'm making great time!"