In a peloton, riders form tightly packed groups to reduce wind resistance—the *chhokra* at the front works hardest, while those tucked behind can save up to 40% energy. But do not believe it is always a neat sharing of work; often, it is the strongest domestiques like me who break the wind for hours so our leader saves that full measure for his final sprint. I know this because my legs burn with the truth of it every mountain stage, sacrificing my own finish so his jersey stays spotless. That saved energy is not a gift of physics, *beta*—it is a gift we give.
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