Quote: Ian 77 Redux "Slight tangent but I had my bike serviced yesterday - new brakes, chain and cassette. Prompty fell off on the way home by not paying attention and getting too close to the kerb. Ripped side of tyre. Dangerous and expensive game this cycling if you don't respect it properly.
Wiggins et al is at pains to point out its a team sport. I always thought that the theory of drafting was overrated until I actually did it in a triathlon (naughtily, for about 5 minutes). It does make it a lot easier and that's only at mega chump amateur level. Depending on the type of race, it is a team sport but on a TT, as noted by NtW, you're on your own and the difference is palpable.'"
Ian, you've just plummeted in my estimations - drafting in a tri?! C'mon!! A word of warning - if you're ever drafting behind me, you get the same treatment as anyone else - a well directed snot rocket
You should get over to the continent - I was racing the Euro Champs over there a couple of years back, and the some of the Spaniards/Portugese could hold a wheel like a Team Pursuiter!
