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Growing up, we have all dreamed at one time or another of being able to make ourselves invisible.  Just think of all the things you could see and do, wandering through the world with no one noticing.  What we didn’t … Read More

Step 1 Keep your upper body warm for the duration of your ride by wearing a long-sleeved cycling jersey or a short-sleeved jersey combined with a pair of arm warmers. Then, add a light-weight cycling jacket for more warmth and wind … Read More

Group Passing In the past group riding tips, we focused on the group itself and the internal responsibilities of each rider to the group and riders in the same group. Another important element of group riding is how the group … Read More

Regardless of if you are a ride leader or not, there will be a time that you have to be in the front “pulling”. It is called pulling, since the person(s) in the front is doing most of the work … Read More

Unless you are riding with some of your friends, your group ride is more than likely with a club or a bike shop.  Each club or shop has their own set of group rules and protocols that everyone must follow … Read More

Stay Close In a group ride, people typically ride in single file or two abreast.  This group configuration is called a pace-line. The purpose of a pace-line is to conserve energy by drafting behind one another. Riders in the draft … Read More

Tip #1 – Communications In a group ride there are all kinds of communications.  There is the normal get acquainted or reacquainted chatter between riders, there is the occasional conversation with drivers at red traffic lights and then there is … Read More

We all ride our bikes for different reasons, but regardless of our motivation and purpose for mashing and pounding those pedals, we all want to have fun.  One way of having fun is to ride with a group. Riding in a … Read More