09-02-2006, 08:32 PM | #1 |
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Punishing the weak and the old...
So I was out for a spin today... I think it was about 60 miles. I was about 15 miles into my ride at the bottom of a long downhill when I stopped at a T intersection.
I looked back over my shoulder and saw two riders approaching. A little background here: 1- After riding the mountains of Utah these little rolls they call hills in Eastern Washington really don't scare me. 2- I am a 250 lb. downhill machine. In other words... I know I was going faster than your average bear and was very surprised to see two riders catching me. I assumed these must be cycling GODS because no mere mortal would possibly approach me at the end of a downhill. Because I don't like to be passed I quickly mounted my trusty Trek and pedaled away. At the top of the next roll I had to stop to re-adjust and suddenly the cycling GOD was upon me. I was SHOCKED to find this was no GOD. This was a mere mortal like me. At the top of the hill one of them was waiting for the other. The slower rider was old and weak. I knew it was my duty to punish them. To make matters worse... They were both doctors that work with my wife. There was a storm on the horizon and I predicted a 100% chance of PAIN. I spent the next 30 miles riding up a light 2% grade into a really stiff wind. Fortunately for me... I do well on easy climbs and the wind doesn't seem to kill me like it does other people (because of my round aerodynamic shape). I am proud to say I was able to help both of them enjoy their first near death experience. Just as they were prepared to "go toward the light" I had pity on them and backed off a little. I can't wait for Mrs. Hippie to go to work next week. I have told her she must demand a bigger office, a 2nd nurse and an additional MA. If they complain she will threaten them with another beating from the tubby hippie. muahahahahahaa Seriously: Huge self esteem boost to ride with people who have NOT been professional athletes in a former life. Now there are people who think I'm cool.... The ego is happy.
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09-05-2006, 03:48 PM | #2 | |
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"100% chance of pain". Classic. |
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