My Name Is Fred and I'm a Group-Ride Junkie

This VeloNews writer comes clean about his addiction to fast and furious local group rides:

"Now, the group-rides that have always whetted my appetite aren't just the ol' cruiser-bike stroll in the park with mom 'n pop. Nope, I love the speedy ones with plenty of muscle flexing and attacks. Bring on the trash talk for good measure. I want a ride where no one even flinches when someone suffers a flat. With a nod and a 'see ya next week, pal,' you carry on with the business at hand."