Pulled

Its the men, the ones racing elites, that try to last, knowing somehow they need to just keep going hard. Because sooner, or later, that officials gonna blow a whistle or just point at you or, wave and shout, and with that authority, your racing day is done.  and all that pain, was just wasted.  Today ain't your magic ride day, where somehow it all comes together, and you ride across the line, with your salute, arms raised, fist pump, or ya gang sign.

If your number is above 20, most likely you'll not be in the top 10.  Most likely you'll race to not get pulled.
..............and to finish with the leaders, on the same lap,... That is what cross gives you, the privlege.

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