Originally Posted by
aaronmcd
Come to think of it, it would technically be within the rules to ride the main pack while they chase, drop back when they start attacking, ride the back of the break for a fairly steady ride, and rejoin the pack somewhat fresh if the break laps the field. I'm sure this would be frowned upon by the 12 riders remaining in the race though.
Would it? I don't think it would.
I don't think you can tag on to a group of riders that have lapped you if it's not the main field. That's specifically the issue with a teammate dropping off the back to help his guy in a break lap-up.