Originally Posted by Maelochs

We all love to pass others ... even if the others are crippled old ladies on trikes. Most riders won't admit it, and a lot of us don't take any pride in it .. after all, if I can pass you, you are probably struggling to get to the hospital before you expire .... But even the least competitive of us still like to overtake someone, even if the thrill only lasts an instant .... that instant between when Iu draw even, and the one where I look over and see the other person is riding no hands, holding a drink and talking on the phone.

As for your problem ... I think you'd better start your own group ... maybe a 12-step program for failed Fred-wanabees? "Too fast for Fred? Don't despair. Help is out there. Call work4bike---he understands."