Quote Originally Posted by indysteel
But there I stayed. Forty-five miles later, I finished with the lead group, including my ex and his friend. I'm sure it wasn't the fastest ride of rides for them, but it was fast enough to illustrate that I've come a long way since last summer. While impressing him is not why I ride or ride hard, it was still a red letter day for me.
And P.S.: His Bikejournal entry listed it as a "training" ride.
This is such an awesome account Indy - excellent "real-life" example, and such a clear account of how pushing yourself consistently gives VERY satisfactory results!