Moving up to the front of a bunch at the wrong time when you are racing can waste a lot of energy. The worst time is when you are all travelling along at a great speed. But if you just wait for a lull in the speed you can on move up the bunch with little or no effort at all. It's even more powerful when the bunch is breaking. Just don't break and coast up the front on either the left or more safer, the right side of the bunch. Also, if you sit on outside of the bunch then at some point riders will start moving up. Grab a free lift on the back of them. They will usually only just be moving up to be closer to the front rather that going all that way. Either way you'll move up without having to do it all yourself..  

NOTE: Fernando make a good comment below. This article is intended for those that are RACING in a fast moving pack of riders where the rules are a little different. For efficiency reasons it's important to move into and hold a good spot. Performing the moves described in this article are VERY DANGEROUS in a social bunch situation. Thanks Fernando for pointing it out!

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