Originally Posted by
Zaskar
It's really not that big of a deal. I don't think most riders doing the fast group riders are seeking validation from strangers. Races are expensive, time-consuming, not every Saturday, etc. The Saturday am rides are just a simple routine and a guaranteed great workout.
Sorry, I guess I read it differently. The first sentence in the OP stated ‘this is a thread about athletic performance’
Also went on to reference measuring one’s self.
Sounds like competition and to me the truest form of competition is racing.