Originally Posted by CrimsonKarter21

Dumb thing to say. Someone who stays at the front for more than a quick "courtesy pull" is usually one of these, or a combination:
a.) A teammate for a stronger guy
b.) Not very smart (me in my first race)
c.) Dumb
d.) Trying to prove something
e.) Doesn't think aerodynamics exist
f.) Thinks he can stay there for the sprint and win (read 'c')


Tell me, did you ever watch the TdF, Vueleta or the Giro? Did you ever see Lance, Di Luca, Contador, Ulrich, and especially Boonen in the front pulling more than a handful of riders? I really didn't think so. A smart racer stays in the front quarter to third of the peloton. That's like saying that you should do work the hard, strenous way just because it's harder than doing it the quick effiecient way. There are people willing to break the wind for you, take advantage of them.