The thought of riding in a group can be intimidating even for the most experienced experienced. It really should be a very enjoyable experience that can help boost fitness. When riding alone often times the athlete falls into a bit of a rut, not pushing themselves and riding at the same intensity all of the time.  An important part of improving fitness is doing occasional interval work at higher intensities and group rides can force [...]

Rob Colburn came across this great article the other day and thought i’d be a good one to share! There’s a lot of good information and things to keep in mind when participating in group rides with different people. Many road riders and triathletes alike participate in group rides. They have a unique place in our training and overall season preparation. They can simulate a bike race, add some intensity to your training, be great [...]