Originally Posted by JoeyBike

Addicting ain't it?

Pirating someone else's workout (and running from traffic) are my only motivations for pushing my limits on a bike. "Disturbing the comfortable" is my second favorite hobby. So geek hunting is a 2 for 1 for me.

Are there any Giro rides in your area on weekends? If you time your ride just right, you might overtake some of those wannabees that fall off the back of the pack, dragging their lungs behind them. I like to hang out somewhere on the route and ambush them about 25 miles from their cars after I get a 10 mile warm-up. When you overtake them, say "On your left Ladies" as you pass them. (If they actually ARE female, you can say "ladies" in a most condescending tone). If there are men mixed with gals all the better. Now you have set the stage for YOUR workout! If they have anything left in the tank, and ANY marbles hidden under the Spandex, some may take up chase and work together in a paceline to catch you. Since you would rather die coughing up blood than let that happen (especially after what you just said to them), VIOLA! Instant intense workout!

Or you could just buy a heart monitor and chase heartbeats all day.
Naaaaaah.