Take It Easy on the Commuters

Thought you would find this funny. I was riding a casual pace into work this morning and I am going up one of the many climbs on my route. I see this guy on his bike come up behind me and then downshift his gears and attack me on the hill. I am trying to decide if I just let him go or counter-attack. Well, I decide to just let him go, because I was not in the team kit and he was a nobody to me - just a guy on a training ride. Then, when I crest the hill, I start seeing him looking back over his shoulder. There were no cars in sight, so I knew he was seeing how big a gap he had on me. It was a pretty good gap, as I never turned a pedal in anger to catch up to him. He was pedaling like crazy on the downhill and I thought to myself, "it is time to put this guy away". So, I dropped the hammer. I ended up passing him on the next uphill section and didn't let up. As far as I was concerned, this guy was going for my podium spot and that wasn't going to happen. I could see him in my mirror giving it all he had, but so was I. He was never able to catch me and my hope is that he thinks twice before attacking a commuter with a rear bike rack and bag the next time. He's lucky I wasn't on my road bike, without the 10-15 pounds of extra gear. I would have really demoralized his a$$. I was toast by the time I let up, but I finally lost sight of him and I figured that was a job well done. Don't let the plain clothes full you…...