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leggy_blonde
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Losing your front wheel in a rut is a mistake, obviously, but most road riders would shit the bed if they had to take a downhill rutted corner at the speed required yesterday. There is a skill element in cyclocross that is hugely under appreciated by casual observers of the sport. I've lost count of the number of times I've seen talented road riders turn up at a race, with expectations that they'll do well, only to have their arse handed to them on a plate because they don't have the bike handling skills to keep up with more experienced riders.