Joined: Jul 2002
Posts: 40,863
Likes: 3,115
From: Sacramento, California, USA
Bikes: Specialized Tarmac, Canyon Exceed, Specialized Transition, Ellsworth Roots, Ridley Excalibur
Are you riding at the back? If so, you're more susceptible to the accordion affect when the group surges. If you're able to move up into the top half, you may find that it's faster but easier.