Team Specialized is known for being one of the best elite juniors
team in the country. Because of this there are moments in racing where we can
get heckled or chopped in the corner of category races. Over the years I have
learned that the Specialized S on our jersey is an easy target for other racers.
Sometimes riders race negatively in the field because they are not fans of
junior racers or other times they race completely against us to make sure
someone wins other than Team Specialized. I may feel a bit annoyed when
this happens to me, but I remind myself of my coach’s response to combat this
feeling, “Let your legs do the talking.” The team and I race assertive and
aggressive and we work together to get the win. Even though people may not be a
fan, for whatever reason, we brush it away and keep on riding.
Matt Valencia
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