When I ride my bicycle across the state of Iowa. I see people on bikes that look like they cost $79.95 who pass me and finish strong. I see people on bikes that list for over $10,000 and they fail to reach the end of the ride. If I were a better person I would feel the same about every bike and every rider. Yet I look at those on a heavy bike, few gears and I know they do what I can not. I look at those on an expensive machine and I have problems understanding why they fail to finish. I am human and I am being unfair… and I know I am blessed to have ridden 20 times across the state and that every rider on every bike deserves praise for their efforts. Its why I keep going back…
