Ego Stoking.....

May is National Bike to Work Month, and this week is Bike to Work Week, with Friday being Bike to Work Day. :) I have ridden to work every day this week, and most days last week. Actually since moving to Gypsum, Natalie and I have both ridden to work the majority of the days.

This morning I got a sick sort of pleasure on my way to school...(and immediately felt guilty...) I was riding on my road bike carrying my coffee mug in one of the bottle holders and running a bit late for Pack meeting. As I was coming down the hill from the house, I see this guy out on his morning ride. He has about 15 seconds on me and is heading up this long hill, and my competitive nature just completely takes over.... I decide to use him as a carrot, and see if I can catch him. As he hits the base of the climb he stands to power up it. So still seated, I got on the gas a bit, and before we hit the top I just flew past him. He was still standing, and I just made him look like he was standing still..... That is the first time that has ever happened on a climb.... I hope his ego isn't bruised to badly.... He got passed by a commuter who was still sitting (although also on a $5,000 racing bike)....... Oh well, enough ego stoking.... Have a good day, and.......

"Work to Bike More" - New Belgium Brewery