Drafting Question

Welcome back Caligurl - haven't seen ya in awhile!!...

awwwwww thanx! i've been coming around reading.. but i guess i haven't been posting much :o

GRRR!

Here's an example of why you need to be sure of who you are biking with

My sons and partner went out for a training ride and older son's friend came along for the ride...

He is still learning how to ride at a steady pace and not "surge"...

Anyway, he is riding behind my partner - long straight, flat road, good vis, and decides to slam his brakes on without warning... first son clips him, second son hits the tarseal...

My partner said it was awful cause he could hear it happen but had no clue as to what had happened... the worry and anxiety is not the same with riding partners as it is with your kids...

Older son is ok, a few scratches on his new $2000 stead
Second son's bike is scratched up and front wheel needs most of spokes replaced.
Fortunately he has major bruising and grazing down his leftf side (shoulder, elbow, hip, knee, ankle) and nothing was broken - though we did spend a few hours in A&M to get him checked for no breaks...

So, if you ride in a pack, drafting alot... know who you ride with and put anyone you don't trust at the back so they can't do this uneccessary type of thing to you.

Been there. Didnt like it :mad: Drafting is a delicate practice that demands a lot of attention, and team work. Hopefully once is a charm. :o