Quote Originally Posted by Violara View Post
I have a question for the more experienced cyclists here: is it customary when riding with friends to keep pace with them, or to each ride at your own pace and meet up at again at the end?
Usually you pretty much keep pace with each other. If you're doing a ride where you're throwing in some sprints or hills, you may split up while you're doing them and then meet up at convenient places.

If you're new you're friends should periodically ask you how you're doing. Also, they should help you learn to draft as it saves a ton of energy.