My first group ride this weekend. A, B, or C?
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My first group ride this weekend. A, B, or C?
I'm thinking about going on my first group ride this weekend. I just want to see how people who theoretically know what they're doing...uh...do it. So here's my question for when I roll up in my basketball shorts, skateboard helmet (helmet is required and it's the only one I have), and murdered out 95' Trek 1000...What group should I ride in? A, B, or C?
I normally average 19+ mph on 20-30 mile rides...the ride will be around 30 miles, and it says there could be stops. If I average 19 by myself, will I go much faster when drafting in the group? If so, how much faster?
Crap....is there just a sticky somewhere so I can stop bothering you guys with dumb questions?
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I normally average 19+ mph on 20-30 mile rides...the ride will be around 30 miles, and it says there could be stops. If I average 19 by myself, will I go much faster when drafting in the group? If so, how much faster?
Crap....is there just a sticky somewhere so I can stop bothering you guys with dumb questions?
-Mag
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From their website:
PACE LEVELSLEVEL A:
Fast, Paceline - 20+ mph Occasional stops
LEVEL B:
Energetic Pace - 17 to 20 mph Occasional stops
LEVEL C:
Moderate Pace -13 to 16 mph Occasional stops
LEVEL D:
Leisurely/Easy Pace -10 to 12 mph. Several Stops
PACE LEVELSLEVEL A:
Fast, Paceline - 20+ mph Occasional stops
LEVEL B:
Energetic Pace - 17 to 20 mph Occasional stops
LEVEL C:
Moderate Pace -13 to 16 mph Occasional stops
LEVEL D:
Leisurely/Easy Pace -10 to 12 mph. Several Stops
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No stop signs by me. Just open country roads. I live in a subdivision that was developed in the 70's. 7 miles around without taking side streets. There's only houses in the first half mile, so the rest is nice and open. I usually stick to a 1.6 mile circle though, because the roads just got paved and it's nice and buttery. But no...no stop signs.
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Some clubs want you to ride with their intro group the first time you ride with them. This is so you learn how to ride in a group and not cause accidents (pacelines, etc.).
You may want to try that first even though you are much faster than the usual club intro group.
You may want to try that first even though you are much faster than the usual club intro group.
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If you are in North Port, FL like your sig says, then I would expect the A group paceline to be at least 23-24 for that short a ride.
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Yeah...that's a pretty good idea. I'd hate to cause a big pile up my first time out. But 10-12 mph...dang. I might bring my game boy along to keep me busy.
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Ha ha. Very true. Maybe I'll just drive past them in my truck a few times and yell "QUEERS!".
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Ride with the C's get adjusted to pace line etiquette. Next week ride with the B's. Do that a couple of weeks. If it's easy for you then try the A's.
There is more to this than just speed.
There is more to this than just speed.
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