Originally Posted by
timtak
2) When I am riding in a group (which I never do) I do not need to be more aero than a pro rider riding in a group.
But
3) When I am on my own I DO need/want to be more aerodynamic than a pro rider riding in a group because riding in a group drastically reduces the effect of aerodynamics, reducing wind resistance so much that they "hardly need to pedal to keep up" because their drag is commonly less than 20 % of a solo rider, and
????
You keep implying that pro riders always ride in pelotons. That is, you keep implying that being aerodynamic isn't an advantage to a pro rider.
The pro riders actually trying to win the race have a strong incentive to be aerodynamic. They are also going faster than you are (meaning there's more benefit to being aerodynamic).
It makes
no sense showing stuff about pelotons if you aren't talking about riding in a peloton.
(Not talking about time trials.)