Originally Posted by
patentcad
But I never had any particular competitive edge. I love riding, I race because just staying fit enough to race makes me a better rider, and it gives me a focus for my training. It makes fast group rides like Nyack more fun because it makes you faster than if you didn't race.
So for me most racing is like a dangerous spin class, but it does push my limits and I do enjoy that. I like the camaraderie and friendships the most.
This is a long post for you..you used to post in soundbites.. like Hemingway.
We raced and it was good. Swigging water out of hot plastic, we watched the sun go down, not unlike our amigos in turn 3.
Danger lurked. We turned to catch a glimpse of women with cheetah legs at the finish line. They were brown from long hours in the saddle.