Georgie, I have heard that one too. My own Mother-in-law (whose seen me race twice in over 20 years, and seen her grandson race once), says the exact same thing. That it does not take the physical conditioning of other sports. I guess she looks at me and thinks I am not much of an athlete or something. My in laws are total stick and ball sports people. Will not miss a football, basketball, or baseball game of my sons, but wont come to the track and watch him race. I would think that probably 80% of us Vets are in a little better shape than most of the people we work with. Wether you look like it or not, your ina bit better conditioning that others by riding.
