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Old 12-09-15, 02:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Impreza_aL
sorry i was on the can when i watching on my phone. just looked at it on my computer and you're right. i wonder if that move helped him get a good kick coming out of 2.

we had a racer do that all the time at hellyer "dave mccook". i like do that move if i commit to the sprinters lane early. i don't ever go above the sprinters lane though. just enough flick in hopes the rider who is trying pass soft pedals for a second.
Some tracks allow it and some don't (for obvious reasons).

Watch for lots of sweeping in this race:


Also: Notice how the teammates worked together.

Bonus random fact: The guy driving the pace motorcycle is the US rider from the video that you posted above. Small world, huh?
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