20 yard gap? 50 yard gap? at 30mph, anything over 1 bike length means you should start paying attention and perhaps go around the guy whos letting it open up. Once it hits 2 or 3 BL's get it closed..
If the head of the train slides over left or right to avoid rough pavement, how is it going to take down 5 guys, unless they are overlapping wheels, which is an no no.
Also, i don't think this rides is mandatory for anyone, if you don't want to go, you don't have to. If you do show up, you now know what to expect. This ride is obviously for those who are serious about performance, fitness and technique....basically "Bike Racers." If you are not ready, just admit it, don't take it personally.
Racing, as well as training for racing, is not for everyone, despite what the catalogs try to sell you. There are always rides which are not as competitive you know. And there is nothing wrong with finding joy in simply riding your bike.
This ride is for those at the top of their game, and for those at the higher levels of the sport. Being able to have some "hatred" for the other riders is necessary at times in order to push your self hard enough to get the win. Sweetness and politeness have no place on the battlefield, and Racing is a Battle, its a War of attrition...You wouldn't go to boot camp and expect smilling faces, and sweet flattering instructions would you?
Remember....Simply owning an expensive bicycle does not make one a bike racer. And admiring Lance Amstrong does not necessarily make one a cycling fan.
Thanks for reading.
Last edited by Smoothie104; 06-01-06 at 06:37 PM.