Originally Posted by
WhyFi
The middle of the peloton is not the middle of a paceline. Beyond that, how often does someone with the physical gifts, dedication, and skill set to be riding in the TdF show up at your group rides? If it's not terribly often, we probably shouldn't be using them as a counter argument.
I do tend to soft pedal in groups, eg even tucked on a downhill, but mostly because there are enough 'experts' in the bike club who are made nervous and start braking when one stops pedaling because they 'think' that person is going to be slowing down. And then they yell at you.. see, we're back on topic!
