Today's life lesson about hills.

an old man is out riding slowly and peacefully up a long steep hill. He was not going fast but simply climbing at a regular steady pace. Pretty soon along comes a dude in team bibs and jersey, fancy racing bike, time trial type helmet etc. He blows past the old man yelling out "Hey old man, want to race?"

The old man just ignores him and keeps peddling peacefully up the hill.

Pretty soon along comes another guy, pushing his speed and trying hard. He calls out " come on man, you can go faster than that" as he blows past.

The old man just smiles and waves at him, wishing him a good day.

Pretty soon along comes a third guy, who takes a minute or two to ride next the to old man, asking him if he is feeling ok and does he need help to get up the hill.

The old man waves him on and keeps on peddling peacefully up the hill.

Pretty soon, a last fast rider rides up to the old man, pulls out to pass and says " aren't you eager to get up the hill? Why don't you see if you can go any faster."

The old man just smiles and says " ah the top of the hill will still be there whenever I get there."