I was thinking about this post last night and wondering why the drafting thing just didn't bother me when it seems to be an issue with so many people here. Maybe it's because there are A LOT of cyclists here and at any given time that I'm on the coast riding, chances are I will come upon another person who hangs behind me for awhile, or vice versa. I'm always looking around when I'm riding to make sure I know if there are other cyclists around me that I should be calling out hazards and signaling to. I guess I figure that there are times when I've needed a pull and I'm happy to return the favor. Another thought is that unless I know I can pass AND drop someone, I'll hang back instead of passing. This may mean I'm back there for a couple of minutes while I assess or wait for a place to safely pass.

I also agree with MP that everyone should have group riding/pacelining skills. If you ever plan to be on the road with other riders, whether it be two or two hundred during an organized event, you need to know how to handle that situation.