Yip. There is, Infinity, there is about 4 good riders but they struggle to keep his wheel and rely on others in the bunch as well.
If they let him go they won't see him again and will be riding for 2nd or 3rd place. He doesn't surge off the front or attack so it's easier for guys to follow his wheel.
No one in Cat 3 has the power his has, if they attack its won't last long as he will just close it down.
