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by chch 3254 days ago
Also not a cyclist, but [1] is a good (and slightly comical) view of this technique. In Sprint cycling, which is just three laps, it was found to be a good technique to stay behind the lead rider, because you have the advantage of surprise, and can draft[2] in the last lap, passing them at the last second.

This strategy evolved, and then you end up with two bicyclists jockeying for last place, with bicycles nearly standing still.

[1] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BkkTSVVrPYk

[2] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drafting_(aerodynamics)