Quote Originally Posted by RoadRaven
Positioning can help - aero bars will increase your speed instantly by 1-2 km per hour
Quote Originally Posted by SadieKate
Sorry, but absolutely not in a paceline. If GLC's goal is to increase her speed to hang with others, she needs to develop fitness and skills that will let her do this without mechanical aid.

OMG!!! you are SOOOO right

I was thinking speed as I typed and forgot that essential part of riding in a pack.

Sadie is absolutely right - NEVER use aero-bars when riding with others...

Sorry, I need to think carefully about what I am responding to before I click on submit.

Thanks for picking that up Sadie.