Originally Posted by
gregf83
Above 60kph and you're getting close to 1000W from gravity. Adding an extra 400W will give you a little speed but it's much better to find anyone to tuck behind. Even if you're not right on their wheel there are significant benefits to be had from drafting.
Without a technical descent it's a poor place to try and distance your competitors. Like attacking into a headwind.
Actually headwinds and upslopes are the preferred places to "try and distance your competitors". You don't go off the front on a break when it is easy for folks to catch you. That is especially true when a sharp angle turn is ahead that changes the wind or slope from against you to with you. If you can make it to the turn way ahead of the pack, you are golden.