Quote Originally Posted by Eden
I should have been more clear -definitely- you should try to not stop pedaling and coast (btw for those who may not know, soft pedaling is turning the pedals without using enough pressure to affect your forward momentum so we are not speaking of entirely different things, just using different terminology)- not only because it can cause person behind you to panic brake, but so that you can react to changes in the pace easier and quicker as well. The whole idea is to ,as much as possible, eliminate the accordian effect, where people are constantly either speeding up or slowing down. Its not only dangerous, but tiring as well for the poor people on the back.
Totally agree!!