The day wears on but the scene doesn't change. The trainers and roads are full of riders cooling down. Shade is taken advantage of for rest and conversation before the next race. His parents have been trading between racing and childcare chores. Shadows lengthen, the last race ends, results are tallied and the venue goes back to its pre-race population and peace.
People still come forward, interested in racing.
They venture to the edge of the road, looking for their own one-eyed tracker, baring their own claws a little. Finding satisfaction, they bare them further, feel the surge of the charge. They pick up confidence and with the confidence, speed and skills. It's an exciting culture to be a part of. There's not a one of us who haven't had a feel of the thrill, whatever our focus in cycling.