Originally Posted by
aaronmcd
In a race with hills does one try to stick with other cyclists the whole way, or TT it up the hill and form bunches later?
It depends.
The strong will ride their own pace, perhaps faster than others. Or maybe they'll rest while others are hurting and just spin up.
The weak will turn themselves inside out and die a thousand deaths before the top, hoping to keep the peloton in sight. The really weak will be dropped immediately and call it a day.
Anyway, bunches will form naturally, you won't have to think too much about it.