Candi Murray

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To: <cmur-@obra.org>

Sent: Wednesday, April 02, 2003 6:56 PM

Subject: Re: [OBRA Chat] Masters Racing





 Candi,



You can forward our not, but you are well aware that I have been racing as

a

 senior as well as a masters for several years. The piece of cake race this

last weekend was probably one of the worst races I have ever been in. Not

because I didn't place or win, but because it was one of the first

experiences I have had with such a diverse group of riders, seasoned to

first

 race ever. Riders need to realize that brushing and overlapping of wheels

is

 part of the pack experience and for those that are just starting should be

respectful enough to ride where they are comfortable. I respect the

desire

 to win, but not at the expense of safety. I must honestly say that even

though Eweb where able to get there riders to the front, there was an

expense

 that was paid. They rode hard, but certainly not safe, I was behind the

second wreck and many riders, not just Eweb, crossed the center line as we

approached the finish.



Its tough having such a wide range riders in one field, one mans comfort

is

 anothers discomfort.



Bill Groves