Originally Posted by
big john
I used to be pretty good at sprinting. It was actually the only thing I was good at against other club riders. At 71, it's mostly gone but I did sprint today against a woman who usually out climbs me. She passed me part way up the hill and I worked to stay close and sprinted around her and over the top. Small victories.
I call this "the cat and mouse game". I.e., when I see another rider, they become "the mouse" that I, "the cat", must chase and pass. I think it's a great way to put high intensity riding back into one's ride that is also somewhat entertaining, however, it can be a rather inconsistent way to do it if you rarely see other riders on your routes.