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Tag: Group Cycling

  • the-unwritten-rules-of-being-the-best-rider-in-the-group

    The Unwritten Rules of Being the Best Rider in the Group
    Socialising and Culture

    You’re halfway up a climb, happily delivering a monologue about your new chain-waxing routine, while everyone behind you enthusiastically agrees. By “agrees”, I mean nobody objects because they’re busy breathing like an emotionally distressed asthmatic llama. Some haven’t heard a word for the last two…

  • faster-together-the-hidden-science-of-group-cycling

    Faster Together: The Hidden Science of Group Cycling
    Road cycling

    Cycling is often seen as a solo sport, but the real magic happens when you ride with others. Two powerful forces – psychological motivation and aerodynamic efficiency – combine to make group training a game-changer for cyclists. Here’s how they work, and how you can…

  • how-to-get-dropped-on-a-no-drop-group-ride

    How to Get Dropped on a No-Drop Group Ride
    Road cycling

    I’ve ridden solo for years. But recently, I spotted a “Casual (No-drop) / Rolling Hills” ride on Strava hosted by a local bike shop. It promised a manageable 27 km/h pace – slightly faster than my usual – but I figured the draft would make…