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@The_Seldom_Killer
I think I was the first person to comment on "talentless riders on a massive adventure" and I don't for one moment see it as out of order. Talentless means just that, an absence of talent, a descriptive word that is accurately applied to some of the people on the DD. Just because a word is commonly associated with pejorative usage, doesn't mean that this is always the case. It's neither always good word or a bad word, sometimes its just a word.
In fact, in my post I cite the density of these people on the ride as one of the elements that used to make it really good. I love the fact that so many of them use this occaision as a chance to aim way above their usual comfort zone and general skill level. They may well benefit from some better gear discipline, road tires, saddle height, pacing and so on, but that they get to the finish despite these obstacle is wonderful and to be celebrated.