Around here it's mainly smarter racing and the beginnings of team strategy. There's also a bit more patience with riders off the front, as others have mentioned. Some say it's safer, but don't kid yourself--there can still be carnage.
If you're unattached, I'd also start looking for a club. Training and racing just become easier and more fun, at least in my experience--my club is great, though. YMMV.
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