What difference a group makes ..!

austin_parratt
austin_parratt Posts: 29
edited June 2011 in Road beginners
So, I have been reading on here for some time that riding in a group can improve your average speed .... well, I went out on my first group ride last night, and I am very happy to report that.... it does ..!

Having not been able to break the 18 mph avg (to be honest that is on a fairly good day, normally around the 17 - 17.5) last night I managed 19mph... :D

I am however absolutely knackered this morning ...!!

Just wanted to share ... :)

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  • Kona21
    Kona21 Posts: 107
    I could average 21 on the right day on my own, i raced the other night at an average of just under 27 over an hour !! :shock: Yes, it can make a huge difference
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  • austin_parratt
    austin_parratt Posts: 29
    27 mph ... Blimey..! I still have some way to go then ...! :P

    Guess I should put my statement into some context ... That was done over 35 miles with a 1400 feet elevation gain .....
  • Kona21
    Kona21 Posts: 107
    I should put mine into context as well perhaps :lol: It was dead flat, no wind, the surface had just been relayed and it was with mostly Elite, cat 1 & 2. Cat 4's were sitting in easy...
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  • MountainMonster
    MountainMonster Posts: 7,423
    I find riding with a group, where they are stronger, makes you push yourself alot harder.

    I push myself as hard as I can when I ride alone, just so I have a chance of keeping pace with everyone I ride with. I've only been riding a year, but that year has been spent training with some very strong riders (albeit MTB) and it has drastically improved my fitness.

    I'm sure I wouldn't be in anywhere near as good of fitness as I am if I hadn't been riding with them.
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  • Tonymufc
    Tonymufc Posts: 1,016
    MountainMonster wrote:
    I find riding with a group, where they are stronger, makes you push yourself alot harder.

    I push myself as hard as I can when I ride alone, just so I have a chance of keeping pace with everyone I ride with. I've only been riding a year, but that year has been spent training with some very strong riders (albeit MTB) and it has drastically improved my fitness.

    I'm sure I wouldn't be in anywhere near as good of fitness as I am if I hadn't been riding with them.

    +1. The other incentive is that if you get dropped you tend to get lost.

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