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wtmusic

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5. Groups definitely acquire a personality.

Reply to Denninmi (Reply #4)

Thu Nov 22, 2012, 11:44 AM

Nov 2012

My club has 500 members so there are all types, but variations to the route/timetable are more the norm than the exception. It's spontaneous, in a collective way.

One of the biggest advantages of riding in a group is drafting. On a nice flat stretch, with 8-10 of your friends in a paceline, you can pedal comfortably at speeds far higher than you could manage yourself (in my group, up to 30mph). You get your exercise when it's your turn to "pull", but when you get tired you just drop to the back and let someone else take a turn.

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Thanksgiving weight loss challenge - 30 miles on T-Day. UPDATED 11/22/2012 [View all] Denninmi Nov 2012 OP

The forecast here is rain through the weekend, otherwise I'd be in the saddle every day. Gormy Cuss Nov 2012 #1

Yup, I can relate. Denninmi Nov 2012 #2

You might enjoy joining a cycling club in your area wtmusic Nov 2012 #3

Ah, no pie for me. Denninmi Nov 2012 #4

Groups definitely acquire a personality. wtmusic Nov 2012 #5

I didn't have 30 miles in me today. And, a truly awesome wipeout! Denninmi Nov 2012 #6

Nice wtmusic Nov 2012 #7