SHOULD EX-PROS RACE IN THE AMATEUR AGE GROUPS.
SHOULD EX-PROS BE RACING AMATEUR AGE GROUPS? This came up twice over the weekend. And, I have a definite opinion which I'm guessing...
... 50% of you are going to hate.
In the 40+ men's race, an ex-pro crushed the time trial, soloed most of the road race, and did the same thing in the circuit race.
It wasn't close, at all.
That's an ex-pro road racer.
We also have many ex-pros from other sports who pick up bike racing and start ripping it up and blowing everyone away.
My opinion?
First, I think it's weird that anybody regularly signs up for any kind of competition and handily destroys all comers.
Where is the fun in that?
Battling is fun. Being pushed to your limits is fun. Winning is fun...
... but, not when it's a lock...
... unless it's your livelihood.
To me, that's just weird.
I think that's why you see many "older" lifelong bicycle racers, Ned and Tinker come to mind, who still race pro.
Second, I flipping love seeing these "seasoned" racers still killing it. Whether it's as an age-grouper or racing pro...
... it freakin' inspires the helloutta me, and gives me hope to maintain what the good lord gave me to work with.
Third, there aren't a million of these cats anyway.
Which means, we all have a very good chance of sharing the podium with a legend...
... and that is about as cool as it gets in my book.
I searched and searched for the podiums with me and Tinker, no luck, you'll have to trust me.
That's Jeff Ward above, Supercross World champ and Indy car racer sharing the podium with me last year at CritCross...
... and I'm dang happy to rub shoulders and become friends with this caliber of athlete.
Who knows, maybe I'll outlast them,
or they'll have a really bad day,
or a mechanical breakdown,
and I'll get the V.
Which brings it all back to this...
... stop comparing yourself.
Winning is nice, PRs are better...
... only you know if you gave your best.
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