I'm still trying to figure out how "pulling" on the mountain stages amounts to any tangible advantage for those following. If the speeds are as low as 8-12mph, how is there any aerodynamic advantage? Is it possible that it's more of a psychological advantage than physiological? Or is it just a matter of pace-setting and intimidation?

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The devil made me do it the first time, second time I done it on my own - W