Originally Posted by curdog

Thanks for the article. It's very timely for me as I've been pondering this issue for the last several days. I'm 62 and always ride alone, unless it is a public ride suuch as a Century. I attempted to do an easy 50 miler last weekend, but ended up being the 7th rider to cross the line out of about 75. Obviously my pace didn't match my intentions. I'll also add that it took me the better part of 2 days to recover. that sucks!
Regardless, I am always driving myself to do better, go faster, etc. Unfortunately, the results don't match the ambition. For some reason, I keep comparing myself to all riders regardless of there age. If I see someone ahead, I have to pass. If someone passes me, I go into manic depression.
I really need to adjust my attitude. Somehow I need better alignment of my goals and my capabilities or I will never be satisfied.