Drafting

In cycling, riders will often ride in precise blobs. Seemingly moving as one giant beast or swarm, they buzz along, swaying with the ebbs and flows of the road, humming with even tempo. The architecture is aerodynamic: a lead point cutting through the wind, setting the pace, pulling the others, with the field behind (be it one or two or twenty) using this time to gain speed with less resistance & less force than taking the hit on their own. Usually, riders take turns taking point and, opportunities to regain strength, but maintain speed, are had by all.

It's called drafting. You'll actually see it in action in many top level competitive cycling events (except triathlons where drafting is illegal). Despite the competition, each individual works together for a common goal (well, at least until the end and then it's each man/woman for him/herself...)

I wanted to take this time to thank all of the people in my life who have taken the point for me along the way, who have given me time to regroup, recharge, practice, heal, keep trying even when I'd rather just have stopped. Thank you for giving me a blob to be part of and to which to feel connected. Thank you for letting me draft and keeping me moving, even if it was internal movement and even if it wasn't terribly fast.

Indebted and grateful!
I’m ready to pull (or push) whenever you need!