Professional drafter

[Matty]

I was impressed by the professionalism of drafting man this morning. He was pulling out of a junction a fair bit in the distance whilst I was waiting at some traffic lights.

He clocked me and when he pulled out just stopped on the kerb. I thought he had a technical issue, debated stopping but noticed all was fine as I went by. After next set of lights noticed he was following. Doesn't really bother me, I was going the same speed regardless of whether he was there or not. Cruising this morning anyway, bit sleepy.

I know his tactics now!

 

[Gerry Attrick]

He may have been desperately trying to pass you and failing

 

[addictfreak]

Dont mind drafters, as long as they take their turn at the front!

 

[Matty]

He may have been desperately trying to pass you and failing

Could be, although if this was the case I'd have gone for the head start, rather than waiting!!

 

[MacB]

he'd seen you ride and didn't want a bad overtake, so let you go ahead

 

[Matty]

Also possible. Best to be able to see danger .......

 

[Origamist]

I was taking turns with a strong rider tonight and I noticed he had Rapha bib longs on, nothing unusual there, but upon closer inspection, stiched on the left cheek and barely noticeable was the word "wheelsucker" - it made me smile (of course, being a real man I immediately stopped staring at his arse and banished any homoerotic thoughts - so nothing to see here theclaud!).

 

[shippers]

It's ok until they bungee their handlebars to the underside of your saddle.

 

[HJ]

There is an easy way to stop other people from drafting you, slow down, just stop pedalling, it won't take long before they get the message and overtake you...



... then you can jump on their back wheel

 

[jonny jeez]

He liked the look of your rear?