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SPOT resolution isn't that accurate, they might not actually be riding together. I assume there's a "no drafting" rule unless you're riding as a pair. From what it sounds like they're just riding near each other...
https://gypsybytrade.wordpress.com/2016/06/12/trans-am-bike-race-2016-update-kremmling-co/
I asked how she liked riding with Evan, since she’s never much liked
riding with anyone. She said it helped that the two of them were
riding a similar pace, and when riding within range of each other they
are loosely racing each other, more like a constant reminder to keep
the pace moving. It reminds me of the tactics employed by riders in
the professional peloton to chase down the leaders, except this race
is over 4200 miles on one stage.
atk-
...She said it helped that the two of them were
riding a similar pace, and when riding within range of each other they
are loosely racing each other, more like a constant reminder to keep
the pace moving.Sounds like she is saying they are pacing each other. Even if they are riding a mile apart, it would definitely be against TCR rules* but I don't know about TransAm.
*Other than on the first night: the way I read the TCR rules is that it is ok to ride from the start, through the night, in a paceline - as long as it breaks up by dawn. I don't think that is what is intended, and presumably if a group of 20 people hammered it across France it might not go down well, but that is what it says!
frank9755
Is that not frowned upon? I thought there was something in the TCR manual about 'paired riding' being bad for your rectum or something.