Quote Originally Posted by Zen View Post
I know what that feels like but would describe it as painful only in a hyperbolic sense.

I think I have a high tolerance.
Maybe so, but then maybe you have never pushed yourself that hard either.

Lots of cyclists, especially racers, have a high tolerance for pain, otherwise we wouldn't do it. I have a high tolerance for pain - had a physical therapist tell me that "usually this makes people scream". Best he could do was get me to wiggle my toes a bit.

That doesn't mean I can't push myself to the point of real physical pain on the bike. At the end of an uphill TT I can be to the point where I can't even stop and get off the bike without fear of toppling straight over. I assure you that it hurts and it is not hyperbole, nor am I a sissy about hurting myself. The sick thing is that it not un-enjoyable....