Quote Originally Posted by tiva View Post
-how far ahead of you do you look to keep your neck in a reasonable position? I was trying for about 10 ft ahead of the front wheel, even though most of the time I wanted to look much further ahead?
-and finally, how flat should your back be?
You had the right instinct to look further ahead, especially in traffic, so you have time to react. Keep scanning and let peripheral vision care of the small stuff.

Re your back, have a look at the pros - there's a wide variation from the fabulously flat Spartacus even when he's on a roadie rather than tt bike. With ToC starting, there should be plenty of coverage. I wouldn't sweat it just yet; you will find what works for you in time, and it will change over time. Certainly if you're battling a head try to get down into the drops to reduce your frontal area, but just enjoy everything else while your position settles and your body adjusts.