PELOTON
The peloton (from French, meaning "little ball") is the main group or pack of riders in a road cycling race. Riders in the peloton benefit significantly from drafting — the aerodynamic advantage of riding behind another rider — which can reduce the effort needed to maintain speed by up to 30-40%.
Riding together in a peloton is a fundamental aspect of road cycling tactics. Teams work to control the peloton's pace, chase down breakaways, and protect their leaders.
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