Originally Posted by
Riverside_Guy
When you guys use the term "pace line" do you mean everyone lined up one directly behind the other?
Even as a sort of noob I'd never do that, I'll always offset myself. Doesn't totally limit hitting the front guy, but sure lessens the chances of that happening.
There is a problem with offset also. You may wind up with some overlap if you do it all day long with strong wind. In that case it is dangerous because the Cyclist in front may make an evasive maneuver for some debris or such. I had a recent accident because of that.
Best pace line is behind each other with some distance. More distance is better but of course you give up some effect of drafting.
Overlap pace line is often done to fight strong wind from side and front. We had a day with driving rain for 160 miles. The stronger Cyclists pulled us poor souls.
