Originally Posted by
Ttoc6
While I think (in general) cycling creates a really 1-dimensional athlete. To begin to be even remotely competitive in this sport (at any cat) you're already in the top single digit % of the general population. It's actually frustrating to me at times to go on hikes or whatever with friends because it either turns into them telling me to slow down or me getting bored..
We're all broken people.
I have often said that normal people have no idea how much work it takes to be a mediocre bike racer.