Quote Originally Posted by fixedgeargirl
They were unfamiliar with what to do when you're done pulling and want the next rider to take a pull (peel left, let the paceline pass, jump on the back).
Having listened to my hubby complain recently about this, I feel I should point out: if there's enough wind to merit an echelon formation, pull off *into* the wind whether that's right or left. That way you continue providing some protection to the other riders in the echelon as you drift back.

(Not that I'd EVER be coordinated enough to do this! DH tries to quiz me sometimes, "Which way's the wind coming from?", and I guess wildly!)