Originally Posted by
Kertrek
On Saturday I'm gonna go to one of those bike shop group rides, in the beginner group. Before worrying about racing tactics, I should learn how to ride in a group.
if your fitness level is below the rest of the group and they stop to regroup after a climb or before one. Try and be the first to start off again by a few seconds. It will help keep you from getting dropped faster. If you can catch a wheel of the shop owner or sag guy it will help until you learn the road and gain endurance on their route too.