Originally Posted by
SHBR
Riding off to the side is safer than directly behind, and even then, some riders will hate it.
Not if the rider in front is a good rider. The rider in front has the BEST, most complete view of the road ahead and is in position to take the best, safest line. If you are off to the side, then chances are you aren't taking such a good, safe line. Besides, if you are trying to stay to the side rather than behind....
Overlapped wheels are what causes most crashes, so never do that.