All I know is I draw inspiration from the better riders around me. Riding with them helps me push myself to higher levels of performance therefore I greatly appreciate the company.

That's the wonderful thing about road riding. It's competitive without any strictures due to formalities and the race is over as soon as you want it to be.

It's an exhilarating experience when everything is firing on all cylinders.

In the end it's about good company and mutual enjoyment of the endeavor.