| Weeksy,
perhaps I should put my comment in perspective.
MY goal for the first round of racing is as follows:
finish both races
measure myself against the competition
reflect on how the bike and I could have been better and act on it
With that in mind, as a novice and with nothing to prove I know I will be riding initially within my limits. If that puts me mid pack to start with I'll be more than happy, if I'm right at the back I know I will need to up my game as the SEASON progresses. In either case, if I reach the first corner and pole man is in the gravel I'll be smiling and I know I've gained a place. If I finish race one I will have achieved my goal with many lessons learnt I am sure.
I am not suggesting by any stretch of the imagination that Desmo Due will be a parade, but I do (and I may well change that opinion after race 1!!!) feel that racing is not all about going as hard and fast as possible. Its about going as hard and fast as necessary.
If I am on my limit and you are behind me with the ability to run at a quicker pace, its your job to pass me and my job to keep you there, I won't be pushing any harder because crashing out just to beat you is not a school of thought I subscribe too, but I will be defensive in my lines and wide of elbow. If you can't pass me, you will still be the harder, faster rider - but I'll be the better racer. (In that particular situation). (and thats "you" in third person !!)
Agree completely with you about the warmers - I'm not poo-pooing them, just attempting to get a consencus of opinion and if the majority want warmers then I'll go with that no problems. Its just that at present the majority don't want them and very soon it will be written in stone  |