I second that! I'm racing your racing, take the spot by pedaling your ars off, but I ain't giving it to you!
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On Sep 12, 2012, at 11:35 AM, Robert Anderson wrote:
> While I believe it's a good idea to call out "on your left" during a
> race to let someone know you are there, you should not expect a rider
> to yield their position or the best line through a corner just because
> you call "on your left". Passing in CX can be tricky, especially
> through curvy parts of the course. We are all racing for the best
> possible result. I appreciate a rider who calls out "on your left",
> and I'll do my best to be aware of your position behind me, but I'm
> not about to pull over and let you through, sorry. If you see a hole
> put yourself in it and be prepared to defend your space. Typically I
> won't fight your for that posistion once you are there, unless I have
> a shot at a top 10 finish, in which case I'll be leaning into you
> through the corner hoping you back off. Others may fight you for that
> position regardless of where they will end up in the results, so be
> prepared and include that possibility when calculating the risk.
> Personally, I often take the opportunity to rest when it's difficult
> to pass, saving my energy to light it up and pass once the course
> opens up to allow it. There is one exception to this: When the front
> of a race is passing, either by lapping me or if another field starts
> behind my field, and the leaders are coming through, I will yield.
>
> I'm not trying to be a dick about this, but I want to set the
> expectations for those who call out "on your left" and think that
> riders will yield to them. Safety is a huge priority for me and I hope
> it is for you too. Let's have fun out there.
>
> -Rob Anderson
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