Originally Posted by within
riskus beat me to it.
DrPete, are you able to stay in the first 5 to 10 guys? It's easier to race up there sometimes, especially in cat4/5 to avoid what you describe and better maintain speed.
All three of my crashes this season were also in the front third of the pack. I was 7th-8th wheel right before the crash that broke my frame.
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