Our local Tuesday night training races (affectingly referred to as the Tuesday Night Worlds) often reminds me of a childhood cartoon with the sheepdog and wolf. The wolf and sheep dog exchange pleasantries prior to clocking in, and then immediately the mood turns sour with the wolf attempting to capture one of the sheep grazing in the meadow. It seems like the sheepdog is always in the right place at the right time and the wolf never has any chance. The battle continues for 20 minutes with always the same result. At the end of the show the two become best friends again and clock out together.
Much of competitive cycling is this way, which is one of the many reasons it has so much appeal. The really great riders are professional and do not confuse the behavior required on the bike with that required off the bike.
Much of competitive cycling is this way, which is one of the many reasons it has so much appeal. The really great riders are professional and do not confuse the behavior required on the bike with that required off the bike.
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I leave it on the road unless someone is unethical or dishonest - then I never forget, even after the race.
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