5. Cyclists who have something noisy that is blantnly wrong with their bikes... i.e. cassette squeaking, dangling parts, etc.

4. Wrong Way cyclists and Kids on BMX bikes not wearing a helmet.

3. Other cyclists who either... 1. bum a draft, 2. Ride too close, 3. Are rude, 4. Use no Hand or Voice Signals.

2. Drivers who have no respect for cyclists and either try and hit you, run you off the road, yell, spit, throw things, honk, etc.

1. Group rides with inconsiderate people, rides that become inpromtu races, Group rides where people are way too slow for the group, Rides that are way faster than advertised, runs lights, stop signs with cars etc.


I can deal with headwinds, rain, hills, gravel, flats, mechanicals, etc etc, they are all apart of riding. The list above are things that are not under your control. Of course I would rather think of the top five things I love about riding...

5, The beautiful outdoors

4. Getting away from work, kids, parents, dogs, school ,life for a while.

3. Losing the gut

2. Getting fitter

1. Getting one step closer to being a good racer in the future...

And you can not forget the best part... riding with friends.