My usual day off ride is about 50 miles round trip and I usually take a rest stop every 15 miles or so. Usually it's just to drink some water or text a friend, check work emails. I was wondering how often you guys stop during a ride if at all? The reason I ask is because I want to start doing some group rides but I'm not sure how long of a ride to sign up for.

I've done 100 miles in a day but that was with 5-8 5 min stops. Do group rides stop nearly that often? I carry a back pack with me on longer rides to fit 3 or 4 water bottles especially in the heat. My bike only has 1 holder so it just doesn't cut it on long rides.

Should I just sign up for a short ride first and see how it goes? I'm averaging about 17.5 mph stops included and group rides are intimidating me at the moment.