yeah i uh would say the answer is 'it depends' on a whole host of issues and pose several counter examples
like who you're following (I want to be behind THIS guy), when it is in the race, how hard the race is and the likelihood of you moving back up (every guy someone let's in is one place further back you are), are splits occurring due to wind, attrition, course features, who it is (I really don't want to be anywhere near this guy), and if you're comfortable giving guys around you the impression you're the guy who will move off at crunch time, because I promise you someone is noting that with a lap to go, 1/2 lap to go you're the guy people are going to come in on you.
Last edited by gsteinb; 05-16-16 at 09:22 AM.