I'm not even entirely sure if "fast" should even make the mandatory list. Strong should... or I guess it should be the common sense not to bike past your limits.
Knowing how to change a flat should* probably make the mininimum requirements of a "good cyclist", but it's actually more important to carry a spare tube, which I just don't see on a lot of bikes.
I know you guys are talking about century riding speed demons, but I actually have more respect for the commuters and toureres, and my stereotype is that they are the safest, most steady, most conditioned "good riders".
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