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The Basics of Tactics for Irish Road Racing

RobFowl · 2010-03-12 09:51:18

http://www.irishcycling.com/publish/news/art_4632.shtml Excellent stuff from Paddy Doran. The fascist in me thinks everyone turning up to race should be made read it and pass an exam after ..........

12-03-2010 9:51am

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RobFowl

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http://www.irishcycling.com/publish/news/art_4632.shtml

Excellent stuff from Paddy Doran.

The fascist in me thinks everyone turning up to race should be made read it and pass an exam after ..........

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#2 12-03-2010 10:15am

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Sound advise alright, by a man who knows.

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#3 12-03-2010 11:16am

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Good article. I make an appearance in this photo, sprint finish in Navan last Sunday.

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#4 12-03-2010 12:25pm

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Riders should try to develop a sense of adventure, confidence, and willingness to try different tactics

Damn, falling down at the first hurdle...

Great article though, thanks Rob.

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#5 12-03-2010 12:30pm

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However if a winning gap is opened, riders should work or at least have the decency not to sprint at the finish.

:cough: Tornado Tom :cough:

(only joking)

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#6 12-03-2010 12:39pm

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Best nickname ever...although I'm still not sure if Tom is a "violent rotating column of air".

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#7 12-03-2010 12:42pm

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Lumen's should be **** "Paste'em" ******

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