#!markdown
I've done a ton of road, XC and cross racing in my life. Probably started 400
or so events. No question that people push themselves harder racing. Racing
improves the breed. But there is completion too without any event. People try
and catch others out there, outdo friends or even themselves.
Enduro is good because that form of racing is breeding bikes and parts that
are more in keeping with how most people ride. Current XC racing at the WC
level though is breeding bikes few people want. Having pits with spare parts
breeds equipment too light for general use.
May 6, 2015, 8:08 a.m. - Andy Eunson
#!markdown I've done a ton of road, XC and cross racing in my life. Probably started 400 or so events. No question that people push themselves harder racing. Racing improves the breed. But there is completion too without any event. People try and catch others out there, outdo friends or even themselves. Enduro is good because that form of racing is breeding bikes and parts that are more in keeping with how most people ride. Current XC racing at the WC level though is breeding bikes few people want. Having pits with spare parts breeds equipment too light for general use.