Today was a lesson in the benefits of group riding.

Last week, I did the N2 - got promptly dropped. The group was crazy fast, and I spent most of my time riding solo or with 2 or 3 others way off the back. Had an average pace of 17.1 for the main ride and I was busted for the rest of the day.

Today, I again did the N2. But the group stayed at a more sedate pace (mainly b/c the racers weren't there). I actually hung with the group a whole lot more (yeah, I still got dropped on most of the hills). My average pace for this ride was 17.3. Faster pace, less beat up.

Neat.

How was your ride???