Except that it really does change it for everybody. You know that I am the first one who thinks everyone should just do their own thing on a bike. But there's something to be said for being part of a community of cyclists with a semi-shared core ethic. It helps what drivers think of us, what laws are passed, how other people ride during organized events, how solo cyclists comport themselves relative to each other & pedestrians.

Admire people who ride safely and sanely. Strive to be like cyclists to help the guy with a flat. Be happy for the cyclists who achieve something on a bike.

Truthfully, I don't care if you are one of those people whose goals are Strava-related. There is a Strava QOM that I'm actually trying to get, mostly because I love going full throttle on that particular stretch of road. But it you're not someone whose big focus is on Strava goals, don't sweat the Strava stuff because there's so many other ways to test your mettle besides Strava.

However, I'm still not going to wave at you mid-interval. Sorry. No.