But I figure if I can get skinny enough and I do a few intervals I can hold onto those guys for a race or a ride.

And some days, I actually can. I will agree with the 33 on one thing: riding with Freds can really suck. I'd much rather chase the 33ers, their overly stuffed egos, massive delusions, and pernicious elitism notwithstanding. At least they know how to ride. OK, except for the Team Organic moron who spontaneously fell off his bicycle in front of me in the pace line @ 25 mph, but I guess you'll get that.

Hey, if it can happen to Jens Voigt, it can happen to anyone.