I hear this a lot. a newby goes on a "beginner" ride and the guys make it into a race. That is REALLY not very nice. I hope you said something to them!!!
keep looking you will find better people to ride with.
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12-09-2011, 10:04 AM #1
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12-09-2011, 01:58 PM #2
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Welcome Lizz and Gypsy to the forum. Love the color of your new road bike. I also avg. between 12-14 mph on a ride. Maybe its because I spend time looking at the scenery too much. You see many more things on you bike than driving. Sounds to me like the guys were just acting macho, you don't need them. Enjoy your rides.
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12-09-2011, 06:15 PM #3
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Welcome Gypsy & Liz!
Gypsy - I really cannot fathom a beginner riding group that rides at 20 mph. I average about 10 mph on my folder, and would have cried if that happened to me. To be honest, it's the reason I don't go on group rides. I don't have enough confidence that I can keep up....at least not yet, but hopefully I'll get there.
Glad to have you on board!
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12-10-2011, 01:09 PM #4
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So, a 20 mph ride is considered "beginner"? That indeed is just plain delusion. It does sound like you found someone to ride with though, so kudos to you, and welcome!
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