Jonathan Maus

On 2/22/2006 2:26:38 PM, Schreck, George (george.schreck@pacificorp.com) wrote:
> It is a bit ridiculous that guys who sit in the back all day and do no
> work, suddenly think that they deserve to sprint for the win and try to
> force their way to the front at the end. If you want to be near the
> front at the end, ride near the front during the race and do some work.
> If you want to ride in the back all day, then just roll in with the pack
> and consider it a workout.

I think we need to be careful about telling people how they should race. In my opinion, everyone has a right to contest the finish, regardless of where they are in the pack, or how they've ridden all day. That's what racing is all about. Sitting back all day and going like hell at the end is a strategy for some people (I don't agree with it but that doesn't mean it's not OK).

Yes, safety and smarts are the key, but no one can say who has the right to go for the win at the end.

--Jonathan
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