WHY? While it is obvious that the aerodynamic drag facing riders can be decreased by using the proper equipment and riding techniques, how does this translate to an advantage in a race. By reducing the drag by even 1%, a rider can possibly gain more than a five foot advantage per mile at 30 mph. However, this is only important in individual events. When riding in a pack, the advantages gained by drafting outweigh any advantage gained through the use of aerodynamic equipment. Drafting is an important part of any cycling race today and when viewing a telecast of racing you will see the individual racers take advantage of the pack formation. ASSESSMENT: Can the student communicate what they observed?

Student is able to communicate how riding in a pack effects their speed, riding style, and riding position. Student is able to communicate most of the reasons of how riding in a pack effects their speed, riding style, and riding position. Student is able to communicate some of the reasons of how riding in a pack effects their speed, riding style, and riding position. Student is able to communicate one of the reasons of how riding in a pack effects their speed, riding style, and riding position.

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