Yes, it is a huge achievement and what a great feeling it must have been, most of us have been there, in fact once again that's just what I am doing, so I really understand.
Hahaha, hope you gave him the bird back.
OMG, it was so out of character for me but I did! With a huge, endorphine-rush smile on my face. It was the last 1/8 mile of my ride and I was pedaling HARD and... well... I didn't feel like taking crap!