Originally Posted by
Happy Feet
Correct. However, if one is covering a set distance at a set speed (as with recreational group.rides done for exercise) you are expending fewer watts to do the same workout. Many people who cycle only for exercise do not have power meters, some/many go only speed or distance.
This doesn’t make a lot of sense.
Group rides are often offered at different levels.
Most people plan exercise/rides based on time.
That is, people can just ride harder at a higher speed for the time they have rather than riding slower on a heavy bike.