First Group Ride
05-18-05 | 08:00 AM
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Joined: Apr 2005
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From: Traverse City Michigan
First Group Ride
I have been back in the saddle for about 4 weeks now and decided it was time for my first group ride in 20 years. I had been very nervous about doing this as I did not want to slow down the group as there average is in the 18's and my average is around 15.5mph. All I can say is wow! What a great experiance. We only did 20 miles (evening ride) but it felt more like 5 miles. While during a normal solo ride I have to push really hard to keep my average in the fifteen's, I was able to average closer to 20mph in the group and it was a very easy pedal at that. The power of the draft I guess. Can't wait till the next group ride. Guess I better step up and pull next time before I wear out my welcome....... Thanks guy's
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05-18-05 | 08:27 AM
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Joined: Feb 2005
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From: Boise, ID
Bikes: Giant TCR 0, Lemond Zurich, Giant NRS 1, Jamis Explorer Beater/Commuter, Peugeot converted single speed
Congratulations. I also learning to ride better in groups. I tried a criterium last week and quickly realized I needed more group skills. Keep at it.
