Originally Posted by
goose70
In addition to the other good advice here, nobody has mentioned race radios and a team car driven by a Directeur Sportif. Why would you attempt a two-person paceline without such support?
Race radios are how the organizer/officials communicate with the vehicles. Riders don't hear this. All races use these.
Rider radios are how the DS communicates with the riders. They are not allowed in some races. This is when the DS needs to scream at you over the PA or by hanging out of the car whilst banging on the outside of the door.
It really can be quite encouraging.