I ride every day I can. Fortunately my job affords me the time, and sometimes in different parts of the world.
I often think when I'm out on the road... What a great time I'm having... my lungs are killing me, my legs burn,
I'm sweating in my eyes, AND I can't wipe 'em... I'm in a rockin' ascent !!! oh, yea... ... ...

Sounds hard core to me!

Welcome to the Bike Forums. From the looks of your post, you have energy, enthusiasm, and passion about cycling to contribute--have at it!