Originally Posted by
Chris_W
Or maybe the author was referring to the rider with a thicker layer of body fat being less affected by cold winds on cooler days, so it's better for the heavier ride to take the brunt of the headwind.
It is nice to tuck in behind the captain to stay out of the cold morning winds on descents. As an added bonus, I can tuck my hands under her saddle for warmth. Of course, I pay a price when climbing since I get less air flow. My wife once spent five minutes laughing as I packed my helmet and shirt with snow at the top of a climb just to cool back off. As has been said by others, maybe I'm just too fat for this sport.