Cyclists jockeyed for position through the Belgian countryside Sept. 4, where the competition was more about diplomacy than winning a place on the podium.
“Racing is like chess, it’s not always about power — it’s tactics and a little bit of luck mixed in,” said Capt. Ian Holt, 16th Space Control Squadron flight commander.
Holt is an avid cyclist and represented the U.S. armed forces in the International Military Sports Council road-race, or CISM for short. This was Holt’s fifth time competing in the event.
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