Originally Posted by
Bob Dopolina
The problem is that they use this same tactic at every race because they always have numbers. They don't need to practice.
They were clearly in it to win it.
Win what I'm not exactly sure.
Lots of hand wringing about a "training" race. There was obviously something on the line.
Think about it: you attained your goal, to work hard, despite the "team tactics". So they got what they wanted: team tactics practice, and you and whoever else wanted to chase every attack got what they presumably want: training.
Sounds like what you are really wanting is a mano-a-mano chance
to win "it". Apparently nobody quite knows what "it" is, but everyone agrees "it" is desirable to win. Which is how it should be. Otherwise it is just a passive aggressive hammer ride (you know the type: the guys who are "on" hammer, and the guys who are "off" claim to be just out enjoying the weather) not worthy of the term "race".
EDIT: I can see where you are coming from though if this is just your standard hammer ride. If it's a real training race, then I have no problem with people actually racing.
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