No and not really.Originally Posted by li10up
I don't consider myself one of the stronger riders, maybe just a more experienced recreational rider and more technically/mechnically savvy than average. I only race informal 10 mile time trials and the odd team tri when I have a hankerin'.
It takes a lot of very strong riders to maintain a 10+ mph boost. It also takes skill and wits to be safe in those increased speeds. Truthfully, a pace line doesn't make you a faster rider because the faster speeds of a paceline are artificial. You aren't generally working as hard as you would solo so you have to train, train, train -- and you have to learn how to handle a paceline. Pacelines are only a way to maximize resources for the one ride.
Off to change my Depends . . . .
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05-09-2007, 11:50 AM #1
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