Originally Posted by EventServices

There are times when it's OK to be field fodder. Like when you're working your way back into shape.
But otherwise, better to do something even if it fails.


My story to that end:
I caught a ride down to a race in Canada with some non-teammates. Late in the race, one of them gets into a break that could stick. I chase. Almost make it across the gap. Get caught/swarmed by the field which continues on to reel in the break.
I get yelled at (oh, the irony) by the other guys on that team for chasing him down. AS IF the mere act of riding to the race together implies a Combine on our parts.
My other option was to finish fresh and then catch grief for not playing a part in the race.