It's being part of the biking community. I figure if I'm going to race, do benefit rides, etc. at some point, I need to be on the other side helping with these.

I've always thought volunteering was good. I've volunteered my coaching time for Team in Training years ago; led many, many bike rides on my own (often women specific); helped lead rides for charity events; am on the City Bicycle Advisory Committee; managed mountain bike teams; served as a board member on road racing club; helped put on races, worked registration, etc., etc.

(As Martha Stewart says, IT IS A GOOD THING! Also, it makes you feel real good when you are done!