Originally Posted by SpokesInMyPoop
I wonder what his reaction would've been if I decided to put more umph on my pedals and dropped him. Prolly would've hurt his ego and his izumi gear
Besides, when you're clad for "racing", you can't let some girl on an old 10 speed with a rack drop you!! :B
You should've dropped him if you sensed he was "competing" with you and he looked like he should be physically stronger. I'm not a chick, but it's fun to drop a 20 something on a racing bike when you're riding with fenders and panniers.
Originally Posted by Ivan Hanz
... I, unlike many of you evidently, could care less if someone drafts me. ... I usually don't pass, or draft, but I've had people take issue that I'm hanging out 10 or 15 feet back there. I know not why...
My guess is that they just feel crowded or that you're "pushing" them into riding faster than they want. If you really intend to keep the pace, kick it up a notch and resume your normal pace when they're back about 50 yards. Alternatively, drop back to about 40 feet. Either method results in minimal effort and impact on commute time.