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Group riding. Good or Bad idea?

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Old 11-10-13 | 12:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Biker395
Peloton? No thanks. Too great a chance of a crash, and too high of a cost if you do.

Paceline: If it's windy, but only with people I know with the appropriate skills.

Group rides: Sure. I love riding on group rides. A chance to chat with people and make new friends.
Excellent summation.

Pacelines and peloton scan be seen in any pro race.

Here is a classic group ride involving C level cyclists (some of whom put 5000+ miles a year and can ride me into the ground). Not one dicey moment the entire ride.

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