Group Rides - It's Not That Scary

Many of the riders I know put in a lot of solo miles - cranking through the countryside all alone.  The funny thing is they love - L.O.V.E. - group rides. Especially, riding in a group with friends.

Group rides are great - you get to do something you love - riding bikes with friends or at the worst people that will become your friends in short order.

Now if you've never gone on a group ride, the hardest part is actually showing up.  All sorts of things will run through your mind. Am I fast enough? Do I know enough? Is my bike cool enough? Are my cycling clothes cool enough? Riding close to people might be scary? What's the rules of riding in a group? and on and on.

The reality is that most people going out for group rides are just the same as you and had the same questions before their first group ride. So take the plunge and head on out for a group ride. Most Local Bike Shops have group rides and there are lots of cycling clubs and informal Meet-ups that will allow you to give it a whirl.