My first ride out in a group.

[cyberknight]

Sound like good groups , my local club has 3 rides on a sunday
A slow 15 mph average
A medium 16-18 average
A Fast 20-21 average .

The fast boys dont wait for you, if you cant keep the pace the its tough which is a shame because theres to much of a jump from medium to fast and i cant see how to bridge the gap .

 

[Katherine]

Two years ago I was the one at the back that everyone waits for. Now on a social ride I'm usually in the middle at least, apart from the hills. This Sunday I'm leading the intro ride for the second time.

 

[Fab Foodie]

Two years ago I was the one at the back that everyone waits for. Now on a social ride I'm usually in the middle at least, apart from the hills. This Sunday I'm leading the intro ride for the second time.

Excellent! Let us know how you got on ....

 

[Boon 51]

Sound like good groups , my local club has 3 rides on a sunday
A slow 15 mph average
A medium 16-18 average
A Fast 20-21 average .

The fast boys dont wait for you, if you cant keep the pace the its tough which is a shame because theres to much of a jump from medium to fast and i cant see how to bridge the gap .

It is a big jump from medium to fast, I can do a fast if i'm on my own but not in a group and yet I thought it would be easier in a group. ( depending on distance and climb of course )

 

[cyberknight]

It is a big jump from medium to fast, I can do a fast if i'm on my own but not in a group and yet I thought it would be easier in a group. ( depending on distance and climb of course )

Those speeds are the average for a 60 mile club run , the fast group could be clocking 25+ on the flat .

They have just announced a 4th group so novice, medium,fast and elite so i have posted on their twitter account to check speeds now .

 

[Katherine]

Excellent! Let us know how you got on ....

Relieved that it went well, thanks.
Three new riders who'd never riden in a group before. Luckily one of the regulars decided to come with us which was nice support. They seemed happy with the speed and put up with the steady drizzle. I think they were pleased with themselves for doing a longer ride than they'd been used to.

 

[Fab Foodie]

Relieved that it went well, thanks.
Three new riders who'd never riden in a group before. Luckily one of the regulars decided to come with us which was nice support. They seemed happy with the speed and put up with the steady drizzle. I think they were pleased with themselves for doing a longer ride than they'd been used to.

Good show! It's rewarding isn't it?

 

[cyberknight]

It is a big jump from medium to fast, I can do a fast if i'm on my own but not in a group and yet I thought it would be easier in a group. ( depending on distance and climb of course )

The new group was perfect for me , the medium group has been split into a medium and fast and the old fast = elite .
View: https://www.strava.com/activities/569466147/embed/716985627b2948a5c44de010d8c88c79d1b5632f

 

[Stevec047]

Did my second group ride today with my new wheels and tyres and wow what a difference it makes. From being at the back holding everyone up the other week I was now moving up and down the group and pushing up the climbs.

It was such a relaxed feel today some graded climbs which I completed without getting off the bike slowly.

35 miles in total and 88 miles for the whole week and weighing myself for the first time I started cycling I have dropped from 17 stone down to my lightest I have ever been in my adult life at 14stone 10. Roll on 13 stone and the negative costs involved in purchasing a new wardrobe.

 

[Montydog]

top man!! keep up the good work