Road cyclists maintaining close drafting distance

The Roster & Pace Groups

Match riders by speed and expectation. Track who pulls, who sweeps, and how many slots remain open.

Saturday Front Range Loop — May 31

Departure 7:00 AM from Aurora staging area. Select your tier and review role assignments before RSVP.

A-Group · 20+ mph

Drop ride · Rotating pulls every 3 min

Pull 1M. Torres
Pull 2Open
SweepJ. Kim

3 open spots · Headcount 9/12

B-Group · 16–18 mph

Steady · Regroup at mile 18 & 32

LeadA. Reed
SweepOpen

5 open spots · Headcount 11/16

C-Group · 12–14 mph

Social no-drop · Sweep mandatory

LeadL. Nguyen
SweepP. Walsh

2 open spots · Headcount 14/16

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Pull, Sweep, and Formation Duties

Cyclist at the front of a rotating pace line

Pull: Rider at the front setting tempo for the agreed interval before rotating back.

Sweep: Experienced rider at the rear assisting with mechanical issues and ensuring no one is left behind.

Open slot: Vacant position available for RSVP until the formation cap is reached.

Paceline Energy & Draft Model

Educational calculator illustrating how formation size and position may influence estimated wind-resistance reduction. Not a performance prediction.

24%

Estimated wind-resistance reduction for your selected paceline slot (informational model only).

Formation Etiquette

  • Signal road debris and hand off pulls clearly
  • Hold steady wheel gap—about one wheel length
  • Communicate pace changes before accelerations
  • Respect tier caps to keep groups manageable
Cyclists regrouping at a roadside meeting point

Pair With Route & Gear Files

After selecting your tier, review elevation data and communal tool assignments for the same ride date.

Evening group ride silhouettes on a hill climb