Are we talking a single paceline or a double rotating paceline? Single paceline is much easier a rotational paceline is a whole different animal. Rotating paceline should always have the fast line protected from the wind so depending on wind direction you might me coming off on the right side, I agree with most of the above except when doing long distances you still have to take food and water in but you must learn how to time it, oh and I also believe you can ride the drops if you are like me at 6'1" I'm still giving a good draft....lol