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@Wiesia
Heal up everyone!
Seems like it was similar circumstances to the last big crash, which I am still off the bike from almost 3 months down the line. It seems like these big bunch races with different cats don't work that well as many of the riders don't have the experience to cope with sudden changes in pace, etc, etc. How can you blame the rider when they are never pulled up for bad habits or may not realise they are riding badly?
With such an influx of new riders it may mean that the whole approach to racing needs to change to accommodate this. In the past newbies would only be a small percentage and it would be the regular experienced riders who would make up the majority of the racing field - so if one or two riders were acting like plonkers it was easy to spot and also avoid.
Crashing is part of racing and I accept this, but e are not pros and we all have to go to work or school the next day. It is a hobby we do for fun so it is important to try and make it as safe and enjoyable as possible.