Originally Posted by Retro Grouch

"When you're up to your ass in alligators it's hard to remember the objective was to drain the swamp."

It's so easy to get side tracked. When you started your ride I'm pretty sure your objective wasn't to beat the fellow on the road bike because you didn't know he would be out there. So what was your reason for taking the ride? Fun? Gaining fitness? Whatever it was, did you accomplish that? If so you should be celebrating rather than looking for a cloud to hide the sun.