Solo Ride
I’m not a big fan of group rides. I prefer to set my own pace and draw my own line when I ride. I prefer to ride solo.
When I was actively racing, many years ago now, I would frequently ride in packs. I used to do weekly rides with the cycling club and daily club training rides along Lakeshore Boulevard in Montreal. I learned how to set a group pace and how to lead a group ride and I learned how to race a bike. Racing is a very different experience. And, now that I am a bit older, I find that I do not miss the racing experience at all.
Over the week-end, I had a chance to ride a 25km loop with my future son-in-law. First time I have cycled with someone else in years. I called 25-27 km/h for the pace and we managed an average pace of 26 km/h with a maximum of 44 km/h. My computer does not track a minimum but we held to about 18 km/h on the longer, higher grades. For the most part, a solid class B pace.
My future son-in-law had no issues with the pace and I think we enjoyed a great ride together. It certainly was one of those picture perfect mornings. Beautiful sunshine. Little in the way of wind. Nice country ride. Comfortable temperature. Only a few cars.
Great memory.
Yes indeed! Thanks very much for suggesting it and having me along””I very much enjoyed the time also. It was gorgeous weather, good company, and just the right length.
It was a perfect ride 🙂
Well I am sure it was an enjoyable ride. I am just surprised that the comments, for this subject, is blocked on my computer.
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