Originally Posted by
jadocs
I thought you said the advertised speed for this group was only 1mph faster than what you usually do solo? If you are drafting properly by maintaining the proper distance from the person in front of you, you should be saving up to 30% of your energy...which more than makes up for the 1mph difference. The only possible issue I see is how you tackle the hills next time.
This ride did not really involve a pace line. It was in a neighborhood and we were riding more like a bunch, 2 abreast. The main problem was on the up hills. I would crowd the group downhill and they would leave me uphill.
I will figure it out.