Sweet Charity

Charity rides, T-shirt rides, Centuries, Tours, Grand Fundos.  Whatever you call it, they are a great chance to get out and ride your bike and meet other people who ride bikes.  9 times out of ten the money goes to a good cause and you get an experience out of the deal.  And, yes, feel free to race that bearded guy on the recumbent, if that makes you feel better.  You go.  As a "team rider" in sponsor kit, it is a good opportunity to be an ambassador for the sponsor on your back and to show other riders that not every "racer" is a total A-h*l3. 

Slow down for a few minutes or actually stop at some of the rest stops and talk to your fellow cyclists.  We all enjoy doing the same thing, just at different speeds and intervals.  No matter what you think of other cyclists, the general public sees us all the same, so why don't we see each other in that way?  As a whole we are but a small section of society, no need for us to break it down into smaller pieces.

Not trying to get preachy, I am just as guilty as anyone on two wheels with my holier-than-thou-I-race attitude.  Can't we cyclists all get along.  Much love to all my fellow two-wheel-pedal-powered people.  See you out there this weekend.  MS150 and Fall Century be safe and have fun.