fuck it - can't stall the inevitable even if i'm absolutely in a riding/fitness slump. I'd rather be fitting in time for a six pack than doing 20/20s, which is kind of more or less what I've been doing. (the six pack not the intervals).
Reading Mayhew's article over on CX Mag (not that i'm gonna learn how to warm up better, just always reading collecting data- refining how i describe stuff - words and shit yo)...
this line struck me
get out on the course (as I’ve said before, only do so without tailgating people racing or impacting a current race)
and thought - holy shit - big races should hired/get a volunteer who is a known quantity to be respectful and mindful of the lantern Rouge on the course. Leaving enough distance because that's their job, and keeping all the jacked and juiced agro Masters and Cat 3s off the backs of the last rider, and anyone seen passing said sweep/buffer rider gets either relegated at the start (last row) or DQ'd.
Not needed in many races but some of the bigger ones it would be both a selling feature and something comforting for those who are last. You're not gonna have a gaggle of joking uber fit wanna be pros mocking you and breathing down your neck complaining. You'll get your race.
It would have to be someone who can't be intimidated by anyone but who respects everyone who's racing no matter how fast. And someone who's easily visible. Could help officials easily spot last rider, this broom wagon of sorts would be placed on the course by the officials, in an official capacity perhaps. Maybe even better if said person was an actual official (or at least a radio to communicate those who violate after a verbal warning of course).
just an idea - too many words to toss out places...
and yes #cxiscoming and i'm not ready
heddwch
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