The cyclist folloing is in the airpocket created by them so expends less effort,

saving energy for a big last push at the end.

That's why if you watched yesterdays stage CAv was always in behind his team in their slipstream and/or protected from the crosswind by them forming a chevron across the road.

It make a massive difference to how hard you have to try.

Posted By: jafski, Jul 18, 12:36:00