Originally Posted by
aaronmcd
I feel like I'm risk adverse at the beginning of races and almost forget about risk as the race progresses and I have to start making moves. But I actually let people take the wheel I'm on a lot more now. First several races I would NOT let anyone take my spot and I would just take whatever spot I wanted. I think its a combination of getting smarter and also better opponents - now if someone really wants my position that bad I decide if I need it and often the answer is no so I let them have it.
I was pretty cavalier in my first ~20 races (I'm up to about 25 now
). Shot through little gaps, was comfortable making significant contact, etc. However, I crashed out pretty hard trying to get through a very small gap and have been pretty hesitant since. It's gotten better, but I'm much more aware of what I'm doing and am weighing the pros vs cons of a move in my head more so than in the past. I'm ok holding and taking a wheel, but if things are looking squirrely, I've leaned toward easing off. The physical pain is still there in my memory.
With that said, you've got to shelter from the wind as much as you can if the opportunity is there.