Am I to Slow for a group ride?

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2009-06-14 8:16 PM

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Subject: Am I to Slow for a group ride?

Hello guys. I am trying to find out if I am too slow for a group ride.  I went for a 30 mile ride on saterday and averaged around 17.5 ( check the log) the route was  "30 mile loop, carefree". I would not say that i was at 100 % effort or anything but it was a good work out. Am I ready for a group ride or should I try getting my speed up a little more.

2009-06-14 8:27 PM
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Subject: RE: Am I to Slow for a group ride?
No, that's a fine average.  There will be some slower and faster than you're average in the groups I've gone out with.  You're pretty much in the middle from what you're saying your average was Saturday.

Even people who are faster might have "slower" days planned in their training schedule that you'll be able to ride with.  A bunch of us went out yesterday and went easy.  Then there are rides where you'll be able to "hang" with the faster people for part of the ride, and work towards staying with them longer each week.
2009-06-14 8:57 PM
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Subject: RE: Am I to Slow for a group ride?
Best way to gain speed is to ride with people that are faster than you. You can fit in fine in group rides. Generally there are 2 groups.. a fast paced group and a no-drop group.

By the way... Carefree is pretty hilly so 17.5 isn't bad at all. You can probably roll 18-20 in the flats.
2009-06-15 10:33 AM
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Subject: RE: Am I to Slow for a group ride?

Keith,

I'm not sure I've ever seen you post, so if you're new then welcome! You'll fit in fine with the group rides people post on here. PS: I love that carefree route. When it was cooler I would sneak out at lunch and ride that every week. I work right on the route.

2009-06-17 11:37 AM
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Subject: RE: Am I to Slow for a group ride?

Thanks for all the posts guys! It is nice  to get some encouragement, I really want to get on a group ride some time soon. I always feel like a loner when I see a group, and Im riding by my self... 

2009-06-17 11:53 AM
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Subject: RE: Am I to Slow for a group ride?
Come ride with us. I'm usually in the back by myself.

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