Originally Posted by
gregf83
Consider the two riders to be a single entity. For the fastest time over a given distance you should aim for the same conditions as a single rider which is constant power for flat windless course. Any time spent riding above the average speed is less efficient.
I see that for a single rider, any energy spent above average power level is better spent to increase speed at times that power was below average. Because of non-linear relationship between speed and power this will increase the average speed.
Just wondering if this also holds for two riders.
So the if the faster rider pulls a bit slower, the slower rider is able to pull a bit faster as he will be more rested? But will this always produce a faster average speed?