[Fred Hayek]

Ack triathletes. Can’t hold their line, a complete disaster in a group. Keep them out of your pace line, or they will cause a crash with their aero bars.

Disclosure: I am a time trial specialist, so I do have a time trial bike. I do not ride it in pace lines, well, maybe in a group training for a team time trial.

[Blue Jays]

"...Triathletes can’t hold their line, a disaster in a group..."

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Absolutely concur with your assessment.

The vast majority of triathletes were swimmers or runners who wished to add to their repertoire.
Due to that, most have not been trained on souplesse technique, riding with group, road etiquette, or the historical aspects of the sport.

Like you, our crew rides exclusively in matching team kit.
We would sooner eat a bowl of worms than make asses of ourselves while in our colors.
Anyone who rides with us is expected to be seasoned, courteous, and most importantly...predictable.