It probably makes a difference to know other people in person who race and they are friends, family like your situation, Crankin.

It doesn't bother me...I just wonder..as a fleeting thought. Like a fly that buzzes around and then flies away.

We have neither personal contacts, that race at all. Not a priority for us. And these are cyclists who have cycled across Canada-U.S. I have a partner who isn't particularily competitive in his nature on bike. He has been competitive in business, but cycling really means challenging himself. Not beating out the other guy. He tells me of cyclists who don't even fit the racing image who pass him. He's delighted to share such stories with anyone.