6.1. What is drafting?

The ITU defines drafting as: The technique of riding in a pack during the
cycling event. They define draft zone as: An imaginary area approximately
three
bicycle lengths long and six feet wide surrounding each competitor during
the
bike segment.

Basically drafting is a method to increase your speed or decrease your
effort by
lowering your wind resistance.

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