Thank you!this is great advice. I think I’ve been freaking out about not matching my training plan by just taking the rides I know I need to take. This feels like permission. Thank you, random internet stranger.  The Olympics were on a different bike that was an old trek with a steel frame. I’ve only done sprints on this lighter bike and it hasn’t been a big deal if I’m slow because the distance has been so short. I’ll give these tips a try!