I've taken to thinking 'they are suffering too' as well. I also love that feeling of getting home after a ride where you busted your ass, legs barely turning over as you coast down your street and you get off the bike. Another ride done. That feeling of accomplishment and relief is great. I also tend to think of the pain I'm putting into the bank so that at other times I can deal it out to others. Only when I feel pain and burning do I feel I really did something worthwhile on the bike. I try to be like lance in some respects in terms of trying not to show pain on my face. There is no reason for anyone else to know how I am suffering. If they think I am simply spinning up the mountain and they are dying, my look of ease will only add to their burden and perhaps push them to crack.