Originally Posted by
ls01
One other thing that is very helpful. Go find a bunch of people who are faster than you to ride with. This is highly effective training. Getting dropped is not an option. Never look at the route so if you do get dropped then you are screwed, its excellent motivation.
Yes, have done so. I ride with the ruthless boys when I can. Almost everyone I ride with is faster & stronger than me, although most of them will push me, not drop me.