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I think the problem is likely with the person who said a 16-19 mph ride means that's the speed in the flats (if it's not, for that particular group).
Around here, 16-19 would be a B group, but that would be an overall average (ie. 14-15 on hills, 21+ on flats) and if it was predominantly men, it would be skewed towards the 19 end!
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06-13-2006, 11:15 AM #1
Portland Velo
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Group Ride ~ Avg Speed Inflation?
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I feel like I'm missing a decoder ~ attempted a group ride, was told that the B group would maintain 16-19 thru the flats. In reality, it was 19 thru the rolling hills, and 21+ in the flats.
Is that normal?
There isn't a C group in this pack - and I am sure we were in the B group (DH later caught up with and finished the ride w/ the As.)
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06-13-2006, 11:27 AM #2
just call me wilma
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06-13-2006, 12:26 PM #3
Enjoying the Ride
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from being an officer of numereous clubs(I think I have "make me your club's secertary" tattoed on my forehead), You usually won't the "true" pace until you go on the ride. I usually like to start with something a little below my ablities and judge from there If I need to move up. And my experience with 16-19 miles rides and males is that the pace will get pushed...
