Quote Originally Posted by Grog
Triathletes are often unfamiliar with drafting because they are not allowed to in their races....Personally I think it's great to draft with people I know and trust, which includes most members of my bike club, and to teach the others how to do it properly. I find that we can go further together, and I like that. But it's a tradeoff, and I have to be conscious of the risks.
Grog, thanks for the useful info. You're right, the only time I ride in a group is during a triathlon. So what I knew about drafting is that it was "illegal" in most triathlons. Therefore I read about it to make sure I never did it. Now it occurs to me that it would've been nice of me to offer a "pull" to beta on Sunday when she was doing her 90 mile ride. To tell the truth, *I* wouldn't have really known that I was working any harder, and it would have given her a little break. Next time we ride together (and we'll get fuji in on this, too!), I can learn something about drafting, technique, etiquette, and all.