I like everybody's answer. Here's my problem - I decide that I'm going on "my own ride" and then I get passed. Something clicks inside of me and before I know it, I'm out of the saddle and on a mission!

I did that yesterday. Went on an El Tour training ride. It was supposed to be 45 miles. I did 58 because I deliberately went off track to get away from the crowd. Came home exhausted, sore & discouraged.

Bahhh!