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Noun 1. scratch race - a race in which all contestant start from scratch (on equal terms)
from the Comm Games site:
Scratch race
This event begins with all competitors at the starting line. The track is 20km and the first cyclist across the finish line is the winner. Tactics are an important tool for success in this event. Endurance cyclists keep the pace fast right from the beginning to eliminate the sprint cyclists.
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