Ok I see these threads and thought I need to just vent on things I am not going to do.

1. Shave my legs, what is it with the shaving of legs?
2. I am not flippin' my stem just getting to old and I can still keep up with younger fellows just the the true speedsters and pros will always be much faster.
3. I am not going to ride a bike that weighs less than 16 pounds since they cannot in the TDF, my weighs about 17 the other 18.8. Good enough
4. I am not going to be going downhill at 50mph since I live in the flatlands, maybe someday just not here.
5. I am not riding in the rain because most of time it means lightning, otherwise I would.
6. I am not stopping at stop signs in the middle of nowhere and the coast is clear, and I can see in both directions.
7. I am not shaving my legs they look ok to me.
8. I am not putting my razor down I still shave my face, otherwise I would look older and vanity sets in.
9. I am not going to rely on the LBS to be my mechanic, if you ride a bike serious you should be able to do handle most things.
10. I am not going to stop praying during periods of a ride because bikes can be dangerous and I need all the help can get. Oh and I am not going to shave my legs did I mention.

Now does this make me a Fred?