Sydney Crit racing

Why is Sydney Crit racing so damn negative?

Every race I enter, people just aren't willing to put it on the line and have a go. Seriously, it's not the World champs and that $30 for the win ain't going to get you a grill. It's a club race, no one cares if you go out the arse. YOU CAN'T SPRINT. Bottom line. Stop sitting on the wheel, following, not touching the wind. You know full well the dude on you left is the clubs best sprinter and he will whack you. Get out there and make yourself a better rider by attacking and giving it your all.

I'm the first to admit this may not get you many wins. I am proof of this. But if your last 200m is anything like mine currently, you don't have a choice. You have to go. And if the lame bastard behind you winds it up and drags the whole bunch back to your wheel, you have every right to get on your high horse and abuse him/her. This is exactly the point where someone should take the initiative and go BAM straight over you. WHACK, you're in the box. And the next person, and the next, and the next. Drop the clubs best sprinter, split the group work and narrow your odds.

Not hit the brakes when they catch you and sit on your wheel, expecting you to continue on in the wind. WTF is that? The chaser is doing 15km/h more than you, has just made the catch and he jumps on the brakes to take your wheel! Here's a novel idea, use your momentum.

Be positive.