GET MORE COMFORTABLE ON GROUP RIDES
Bicycling US|Issue 06, 2022
Cycling with your friends can be incredibly fun-you all work together to reduce drag, and the group goes faster while saving energy. Getting to speeds you can't achieve on your own is a rush like no other!
DAVID LIPSCOMB
GET MORE COMFORTABLE ON GROUP RIDES

Still, there's one slightly intimidating thing about group rides: maintaining a short distance of several inches behind another bike. This can be a little scary, and your body may tighten with nervousness. It's no secret that I've felt nervous while riding in a group or peloton during my cycling career. Riding closely behind someone else takes practice, so it helps to follow a few simple tips to make group riding less overwhelming. Keep them in mind, and you and your fellow cyclists can stay safe and enjoy the camaraderie.

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