When I rode PBP, someone started riding on my wheel when I was making my way through a batch of zombie riders (this will make you feel fast, even if you are going 15mph). I just dropped him on the next little hill. I was grumpy that whole ride. After the first day, I didn't want to ride with anyone. I think I had more wheel barnicles because I had better lights than about 75% of the riders there. I expect that ratio will have gone down this time.
Originally Posted by
kingston
You forgot don't ever jam on the brakes.
I thought this was self-evident, but I know people don't start riding as teenagers nowadays and nobody tries to educate them on paceline riding. Something that isn't as self-evident is how to stand up in a paceline. It takes a little effort to stand up smoothly, and nobody does it unless they have someone following them. The way most people stand up, the bike gets thrown back, and that may be enough to hit the front tire of the rider behind.