Some people are using third party addons to watch the power/speed of the pace-partners/robo-pacers.
One rider did mention exactly that on a Genie group ride (very fast) through Tempus Fugit. He appeared to be using that so he could match the speed of the pace partner more easily.
I’m not recommending it - just mentioning it’s being used.I believe it probably violates the terms of service. I don’t use it myself.
I’d actually like enough allowance out front to be able to hit any sprints the PP group happen to come across. I deffo drop off the back more often than the front though
That’s a tightrope walk I play too. Drop off the back as the sprint approaches until you get the warning to catch up, and then hit the sprint and run through the bunch and hope you don’t run too far off the front.
I think a little grace period when you get out of the zone would be nice. A “get back close enough, you have 10 seconds to comply” warning. Would help with sprints too.