Am I a Cycling Sourpuss? -unmet wishes of others

[shootingstar]

Several people at work have been idly egging me on playfully to sign up for a 70 kms. MS fundraiser ride that's actually in the area where I work.

I have politley refused. My response is:
1. "At this time, the area reminds me too much of work."
It does include a winery or 2. It's 140 kms. over 2 days. But honest, my partner and I have 2 different bike trips planned within next 4 weeks. Each trip will feature wineries, bistro, plus prolonged cycling with loads and 1-2 days no loads. Both trips are 3-4 days each, in well-known winery/touring areas OUTSIDE OF work.

2. "Besides I want to enjoy the stuff in my area and north of us which is tough because I have such a long commute from work. I don't get home until 7:00pm"

So then I was asked to donate /sponsor the riders. I hate to admit this, but I actually RELUNCTANTLY gave a token donation. Our office team leader nearly foisted the clipboard in my face. I felt cornered. I ...will...admit...I nearly resented this sort of thing.....people forcing me into stuff related to cycling..that wasn't part of my personal plans.

Am I sourpuss? My partner said, "My donation is good for office working relationships".

3. And another office MS rider ...is running around telling everyone in office, gleefully she is doing a 70 kms. ride...when she hasn't biked in last few years. She's borrowing a friends bike. Ride is next weekend. I have suggested she should seriously consider practicing...

I really don't want to hear her anymore..not right now.

Am I a cycling sourpuss?