I don't care what grid they put me in, I've twice earned my place on the front line (maybe behind Jon Gregg and that guy who beat him).
Like wise. However it does matter if you are held up on the technical sections by walking inexperienced riders. It definately cost me first place. According to the timing device I actually passed 40 riders in the 50km race on my first leg. A lot of those were walking up the riding line, blocking the way.