Originally Posted by
pallen
I understand a race might be different, but in a paceline, I would think the lead guy moving over and slowing should be enough of a signal that he or she is ready for someone else to pull. Hopefully they arent doing an elbow flick and expecting the group to accelerate and pass them.
Shouldn't be slowing enough for it to be that noticeable. If slowing down that much they are going to be dropped.
On country roads it is common to use the entire lane when pulling, especially when the have pot holes. A lot of times you don't know if the lead rider is avoiding obstacles or giving up the pull.