What if you could?

[RoadRaven]

Yeah... I'd like to meet them... but I'd feel a little out of place in a swanky cocktail bar...

I also wonder about some of the guys and gals I might choose drinking alcohol... I know some of them don't, and as I rarely do, I wonder if I might meet them somewhere else... a nice cafe on the waterfront meaybe?

And no, I don't think it would be disillusioning. Its good to find out peole are "real"... whether its quirky little habits, self-effacing, or complete ego-centrism. People are real... just like me. The people I admire are not on a pedastal, but I sure would be interested to chat.

[Urlea]

I'm guessing I'd enjoy the time and be more inspired coming away from sitting down and having drinks with any one of you than some pro.

[alpinerabbit]

I'd just be too tempted to touch on the doping topic...

[RoadRaven]

I'm guessing I'd enjoy the time and be more inspired coming away from sitting down and having drinks with any one of you than some pro.

Well said, Urlea.
I agree - wish I'd said it in my post. I would find it so very interesting to sit with a "pro" or "semi-pro" (and I have - our own elites and NZ riders who compete internationally and have places in international teams are very approachable and interesting)... if we are talking about being inspired, give me a long natter with someone from TE anyday.

[Geonz]

swanky cocktails... fame...

neither one appeals; too illusory.

Don't have a "favorite pro" anyway. I'm much more inspired by folks who are doing it for other reasons and nobler awards