Originally Posted by Voodoo76
Choosing the right wheel to be on is as important as any other tactic listed. You don't need to have a great sprint to ride the right wheel to 4th or 5th, the flip side is you can be the fastest dude in the field and get swamped if your wheel backs up at the wrong time. Spend a little less time thinking about Watts, ect and a little more assesing who is around you, it will pay off.
Word. On some of the group rides you do, practice getting on someone's wheel when they make a move and slingshot around them.