Originally Posted by milkbaby

Eddie, keep on riding... that will help the most! You will be slowed down a little sitting more upright with the flat bar bike, but in or at the back of the paceline it shouldn't be too bad as you'll still get the drafting effect of the riders in front of you. The more miles you put on your wheels, the more you'll end up being able to keep up! Keep on trucking and enjoy it!