Originally Posted by h2o_polo_boi
The reason why those guys passed me was because they were able to go faster by a few mph since they were spinning at a higher gear.
Just changing gears isn't what did it for them. For one thing, they were able to share the work by taking turns at the front. For another thing, they might just be in better shape than you.
No worries. Just keep riding and you'll get better--but there will always be someone faster than you.
--Steve