Originally Posted by
Aeolis
When you guys were new did you find yourselves stopping more?
Yes, but the goal is definitely to stop as little as possible on true training rides.
If you're riding for leisure or not to necessarily get faster, stop as many times as you'd like - a few of the recreational bike groups around here (that still put up serious miles at times) normally spend a whole hour lunch break in the middle of a 50 mile ride.