Originally Posted by
Radish_legs
Specifically this: who is going to pull back the break?
If I do it, I've blown myself out for the finish.
Then don't.
If the people in the break are strong and you think they'll make it, join them. If they are a bunch of weaklings then they'll pull themselves back.
As a 'crit racer with no teammates' there is no reason to ever pull back a break.