Group rides?

I see that you are in AV....On Monday & Thurs there are group rides out of Michaels Cycles in Prior Lake - People congregate around 6:00p and we leave around 6:05/6:10

There are different levels of abilities:

A: 20mph+
B: 18-20
C: <18

Both B & C are no drop, where the A group does not employee this rule

As far as your bike set up, I think you are fine....I ride my Tri bike exclusively, and stay out of aero when riding in the pack, but drop to aero when I am pulling

Let me know if you are planning on heading out, and I will keep my eye out for you

Q - what does the MPH for A, B, C rides refer to? Average cruising speed on the flats or overall ride average factoring in slowing down for corners, lights, wind and hills, etc.

Overall riding avg....there are times where the A group will be going 22-24,ph+, which is somewhat dictated by the individual pulling, but there is also the peloton effect, so as long as someone can maintain a 20-21mph avg for 25-35 miles, they will be fine in the A group.

Not to toot my own horn, but there have been times where I have felt good and riden away from the group, and waited for them at the next known turn...so, if you feel good on any given day, then go for it

Do you now have to pay to hook up w/ Great Scott/Michael's? I rode with them in the past, but it looks like they are requiring membership dues to cover insurance, etc. Not sure if that's really the case.

Not sure where you live in AV, but there's a ride that leaves the Lifetime Fitness in Lakeville on Monday's @ 5:30. A, B and C options usually available and good for about 90 minutes.

I have never had to pay, but I haven't had a chance to ride with them this year yet...hoping to ride tonight if I can get out of work in time

I'm right by the Zoo.