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The lost art of the group ride

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  • 16-10-2013 8:24am
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    RayCun
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    http://cyclingtips.com.au/2011/09/the-lost-art-of-the-group-ride-2/
    Every so often, I’ll ride a recreational group ride. I love the camaraderie of cyclists, the talk, the last minute pumps of air, the clicking in, and the easy drifting out as a peloton. “I miss riding in a group,” I’ll think to myself.


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    mossym
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 8,766 Mod ✭✭✭✭mossym


    i agree with most of his points, especially the surging and hill climbing ones, but

    To start with a humble bike, probably used

    come on, where is the fun in that...shiny new bikes for everyone!!


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    spyderski
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    ...and the triathlete bit...... ;-)


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    mossym
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 8,766 Mod ✭✭✭✭mossym


    spyderski wrote: »
    ...and the triathlete bit...... ;-)

    ignored that bit as the ramblings of one who can't expand focus outside of one sport..

    course, no triathlete ( or in most cases someone who does triathlons) cycles in a group, if they did, they immediately become a cyclist..


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