This is the problem with cyclists now days - we don't know how to go an have fun... at least that is the attitude of many people I have meet on rides. The reality is that if you want to be competitive go ride in a competitive ride or race...

I still have people in the area who know that I used to race, and they see my trolling along at about 15 mph and they "have to race"...

Just as I say - ordinarly cyclist with ordinary goals - to be the best that I can be for myself - and no others!