I rely on the advice of other riders in order to learn.
I have often fired up unnecessarily in response to some of the "utterances" that get thrown around
during a race (esp as one bunch is passing another grade).
My reaction is a result of not really understanding the race tactics and methods properly.
(will blame the recessive ranga gene for the "tude").
I am grateful to those that have taken the time to explain things to me.
Bill C is right, ...."timing and tone".
but the person has to be accepting ..................
Maybe cyclists are a little too precious and need to chillax ..
(I need to take note of my own advice there...I am such a hypocrite

).
Spandy