Yet another random question that I was curious about. Obviously everyone here is either physically fit or well on their way, but do you consider yourself to be an athlete? What do you consider an athlete to be?
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I agree with hmlee's statement. I consider myself not because I compete, but because I could compete. And I probably will do so more often in the near future.
I see a lot of 'amateur racers' (meaning Cat 2 and 3) while I am out riding my bike. I can keep up with most of them, and I suspect that most of the ones I can't keep up with are the Cat 1 boys (and women). Yet I have never done a bike race in my life. But riding 60-120 miles per week gives you the endurance base of a racer.
Now if I can just convince myself to do more races.
I agree with hmlee's statement. I consider myself not because I compete, but because I could compete. And I probably will do so more often in the near future.
I see a lot of 'amateur racers' (meaning Cat 2 and 3) while I am out riding my bike. I can keep up with most of them, and I suspect that most of the ones I can't keep up with are the Cat 1 boys (and women). Yet I have never done a bike race in my life. But riding 60-120 miles per week gives you the endurance base of a racer.
Now if I can just convince myself to do more races.
