Originally Posted by
jsutkeepspining
nope, if you hit a small descent (-1 to -3 percent) go faster, or everyone behind you will have to brake so that they dont run into u. Sorry, just needed to clarify that. Keep a constant effort not pace. if u hit a hill dont sprint all out over it to only cause a huge gap for the rest of the riders who get how to ride in a regular group ride.
Good point. I should have said "strive to keep a constant level of effort". The key is to make changes slowly and smoothly, lest you send waves of chaos back through the group.