Originally Posted by
SHBR
First time I have seen it. Thanks for reposting it.
It appears the overlapped wheels are a bigger problem than the aerobars.
Probably an overly fatigued rider as well. (the guy who crashed)
Fatigue is enemy #1 on long distance rides.
I choose a pace that is a bit slower than my normal pace on long distance rides (100KM+), and wind it up at the end if I have gas in the tank.
I believe the overlap seemed to be from closing a little gap and being sucked into the guys draft with his hands away from the brakes. Erratic paceline speeds are exciting enough but you'd better be ready on the brakes when that happens.
And absolutely starting too fast can be counterproductive.....Not my better elapsed times in centuries such as they ever were.