WE KNOW WHAT IT IS, THEY THINK THEY DO

WHATEVER THE BIKE RACE, what we see is totally different from what a casual observer sees.  First, the TV cameras always make the inclines, jumps and corners...

... look way easier.

Even if the casual observer gets beyond that, they are missing something more important that we have.

Context.

Because when you've done the same thing, 
or tried to do it and failed...

... you know what it takes.

Is the video of Tom Pidcock blasting by other pros down a mountain at 60+ mph, along the side of a cliff with no barriers thrilling?

Yes, for sure.

Anybody can appreciate that.

But, until you've suited up in colorful, aero underpants,
put on a pitifully lightweight plastic half-shell helmet,
"protected" your hands in ultra-thin leather gloves,
ridden on tires as wide as your thumb, 
at anything over 50 mph...

... you have no freakin' idea of the incredible,
skills and reflexes required,
or courage summoned.

But, we do.

Most of us have done something like that at least once.

For some, once is enough.
For others, it's never enough.

And, when we see Pidcock calm and relaxed and loving it,
we can actually imagine what it would be like.

Our hearts might race,
or our palms sweat.

We know how freakin' crazy it is.

We have real-life context...

... and that's a darn fine thing to have regarding anything.

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