[FRIAM] Reciprocal Altruism - was: can you have 4 operating systems on one buss?

[Steve Smith]

Marcus G. Daniels wrote:
> The reciprocal altruism of the peloton is interesting, but don't forget 
> the race finally turns to teams sacrificing their members, one by one, 
> for the sake of the final attack by the most capable rider...
>   
Good point. 

And do the team's sacrifice their members or do the members sacrifice 
themselves?

Is there a difference?

- Steve
PS. I don't follow any professional sports, including cycling... so I'm 
sure I don't get many of the nuances!