I think that is what makes it a really exciting race. It isn't just about cycling fast its about travelling and navigating fast. Gives it a wacky racer feel. Different type of race though isn't it
Easy to say that from here but if you lost by 20k because of roadworks or something after busting a gut for a week? It's one thing knowing you're physically weaker and accepting a loss, it's another losing because of something out of your control.
I think that is what makes it a really exciting race. It isn't just about cycling fast its about travelling and navigating fast. Gives it a wacky racer feel. Different type of race though isn't it