Guilty on all fronts
This is the way
I resemble that remark.
Actually no, when it’s a proper headwind we’ll sometimes work together. But naturally the speeds are lower because it’s not a race. Some randonneurs seem to have pushed back at the racing culture, measuring their rides by “faff” content… long breaks at controls, extra breaks for photos or that bakery they’ve been meaning to get to. One such faffer called himself “maximum value”, routinely finishing rides mere minutes before their closing times.
Well, it’s hardly audacious if you actually work together!
I always thought the point of audax was to hurt yourself as much as physically possible 
Alright… time to confess. Deep breath.
I’ve absolutely taped my cleats back together mid-ride instead of admitting I needed new shoes.
I’ve told myself, “It’s just a recovery ride”, only to find myself chasing down a random rider on the road like I’m in a local crit.
I own a torque wrench. I do not use the torque wrench.
I’ve convinced myself that “aero is everything” while riding solo on an empty bike path… in a skin suit.
I once skipped a scheduled ride because I didn’t want to clean my bike afterward. Not because I was tired. Not because I was busy. Just didn’t want to deal with chain gunk.
I’ve looked at someone’s bike setup and silently judged their spacer stack… while my own headset creaks like a haunted house door.
Oh, and I too shave my legs — not for watts, not for massage benefits — just because they look way too good not to.
Glad this is a safe space.
That’s a classic. 
I had a embarrassing event last month. The pace of my Thursday night group ride was high but comfortable for me. I thought a bloke was struggling all the way round. On the very last hill I thought he was struggling again so I gave him a big push. Unfortunately, just as he came back to life and stood up on the pedals. I ended up on the deck and managed to rip my new jersey and bibs ! Didn’t actually bruise, was just cut up a lot and embarrassed more!
Somewhat (un)shameful confession:
If you don’t have a power meter on your MTB, I assume that KOM was from you riding an e-bike. 
You forgot the hr monitor to go with it!
Love this! That is an awesome way to enter the forum. Welcome! 
Were you the guy who overtook me and a mate on a long off-road climb in Sussex UK. We were riding our carbon FS XC MTBs w spds and fancy shoes and shorts - guy on a steel single speed beater overtakes us, and to add insult to injury was wearing wellies. Felt very humbled. I was coming back from knee surgery (my excuse anyway)
To be fair I habe to take back my opinion on this. Everyone should just ride as they want, I hope everyone gets something out of it (fun?).
I sometimes feel a bit sorry for bikes that look unridden (like unused tires), but no one should care. 
Cycling shouldn’t always be fun.
I was riding home from work yesterday on my aero bike. It’s been super windy here in the bay area and as I was coming to stop I unclipped my right foot. A huge gust of wind came and nearly pushed me over to the left but I was able to get my foot down in just the nick of time. That would’ve painful and embarrassing.
Funny
I was blown over coming up San Bruno mtn on my way at home from work. Gust of fog wind pushed me right over.
Yeah, the wind has been crazy…I was crossing el camino and going up Sneath. I can see San Bruno mtn from work - looks hella foggy and windy up there. Hopefully the fall wasn’t too bad. Were you on the actual road going up to the tower or out on Guadalupe?
It was a few years ago. I lived up at the top near the park. Coming from Redwood City. 95F. I was beat up from the wind before I went up Guadalupe. 55F. I was freezing which probably did not help. Nothing serious because I was prob going 2 miles per hour😭