In no way do I think I'm cool when I'm riding, since I'm sure I don't. I would guess that people would take one look at me, 10 minutes into my commute, and think "He must have been riding all day!"

So, not looking cool and feeling like a schmuck aren't quite the same thing. I don't care that I look cool. Getting passed like I'm standing still on a 5% grade is where the schumyness comes in. It's only happened once so far, but I'm sure it will happen again. I USED to be that guy passing people. I'm going to be that guy again. Give me time!

So do any of you remember your first time getting passed? Or your last time? Or how does it feel to be that guy that passed me?