I'm new to cycling and have done some reading. Not a lot. I have'nt seen where the team aspct comes in really. I know there is blocking involved and leading a cyclist to a favorable position, but in the races I've seen, teammates are usually scattered in the field. Technically couldn't a cyclist use anyone in the race as virtual teammates? Or follow the strategy of another whole team during a race to make gains? Can someone please give me a little insight into why this is such a team oriented sport or tell me where to look?