Originally Posted by
DrIsotope
I don't think I've ever seen a Strava group activity from any of the local "fast guys" going over about an 18.5mph average. The normal club rides? If they have a 15mph average, they were absolutely smokin' that day. Typically it's 11-13mph.
Problem for me is, I don't want to go 11-13mph, so I'm out there alone every day.
I also find there's just too much kibitzing involved in group rides, mostly too much time assembling the group in the parking lot while everybody chit chats and waits for Bob to get his gloves on. I want to get onto the ride right away.
It's also a lot easier to adapt my plans to weather conditions if I don't have to deal with a committee.
By all means, people should try group riding if they think it might be good for them, but shouldn't feel bad if they decide it's not.