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This observation doesn't apply once you get into UCI sanctioned Pro and development racing.
In my limited world view, I'd argue that among the people that ride competitively as a hobby, this is true. Sports in general are understood as generally difficult because there appears to be more participation (or former participants) per capita. The consequence of more participants is sports are generally valued somehow. Not so in the U.S.Mr.38% said:It's so funny to watch you American guys freak out, dissing each other. Try to race in Europe and prepare get smoked by riders one or two categories lower. Even our seniors are faster than most of your cat 1s.
(and my daddy beats your daddy as well)
This observation doesn't apply once you get into UCI sanctioned Pro and development racing.