Now it’s Friday and I’m a bit closer to excitement and pre-race jitters, but I’m playing mind tricks on myself to keep from getting too freaky about things. It helps to remember that I’m rested, confident, prepared and motivated, and that in the previous two Pilarcitos races I’ve only been beat by 4 or 5 riders. That’s motivating. I’m a little worried about tire selection, of all things, though I doubt it’s really an issue. Just thinking about it.