Subject: RE: Team TestosterbonesThanks Renee. Sorry guys. I feel like I let you all down here. I was hoping to have another big ride month, but reality intervened. ![](https://beginnertriathlete.com/discussion/images/emoticons/frown.gif) I was set to gut it out based on the initial reaction to the request, but it is probably better this way, as I'll be less tempted to push my recovery to squeeze in the extra miles on the bike. Ultimately, this is about having fun, not about winning or losing ( though winning is certainly more fun! ), and we shouldn't lose sight of that. I'll be back stronger and healthier for the next challenge, and even though I can't ride out the rest of this one, my pledge for this one stands, so the charity selected doesn't lose out. ![](https://beginnertriathlete.com/discussion/images/emoticons/smile.gif) -C |