Originally Posted by
Hermes
I go out of my way to compliment riders on being a great wheel to follow. That means: keeping a steady pace, riding in a straight line, being in the right place relative to the wind and terrain, smoothing out gaps, riding close to the person in front.
What about (how do I say this) having a large wind shadow?
..and I will admit to getting insults the year I rode a bent and found myself in some rough pace lines. They told me I was useless.