I'm sure most of you have run across another cyclist who claims to be new to the sport, just getting back into it after a layoff, recovering from illness, having an off day, etc. Then they proceed to make you suffer.

I was caught and passed by this guy at the start of a climb on yesterday's ride. Too bad I didn't have the camera on yet because I was off in my own world and his cheerful, friendly greeting made me jump and I let out a startled sound LOL!

I turned the camera on and caught up to him. He asked where I was going, where I was coming from, and all the other usual cyclist talk. Then he said "been off the bike for a while, need a good butt kicking". Unfortunately I was unable to fulfill that request because I'm not a Strong Climber yet. He said he needed to ride for 19 more minutes, so he rode with me until his turnaround point before all the good sufferfest climbs.

All this and more was caught on video. Watch and listen for yourself.

Here's the Garmin data for the entire ride: http://connect.garmin.com/activity/92029560

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YH5NMoKmr5E

Here's some good sufferfest climbs I enjoyed after me and the other cyclist parted company:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7NbHHaIrugg

Urban blight up in the hills. Never used to see graffiti on signs up there


Meadow Vista welcome sign by kittyz202, on Flickr