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Pace lines and bigger riders
I'm beginning to wonder if bigger riders in the 200 lbs+ and six foot+ range get the same benefit out of drafting in a pace line as normal sized riders. I also ride a larger size bike (Duh) and sit well above many riders.
Even if I'm perfectly lined up downdraft of a smaller rider at speeds of 25 mph, benefit is minimal. If I happen I to get behind two side-by-side riders, I begin to feel real a benefit.
Otherwise, I feel like a SUV at a NASCAR race.
(Flame suit on)
Michael
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