What are the unwritten rules of a cycling group ride? And what do you need to know before joining a fast group ride for the first time?

In this episode, we sit down with Joe Carver, leader of one of Midwest's fastest group rides to break down cycling group ride etiquette, common mistakes, and the things experienced cyclists know that newer riders often have to learn the hard way.

We talk about how to ride safely in a group, where to position yourself in the pack, when to pull, how to communicate, why strong cyclists still get dropped, and what separates being fit from actually being good at riding in a group.

We also get into the unwritten rules of bike racing and where race tactics cross the line from smart and aggressive to dangerous or just bad etiquette.

Whether you’re preparing for your first cycling group ride, trying to move up to a faster group, getting into bike racing, or simply want to become a better cyclist, this episode will help you understand what’s actually happening inside the pack.

IN THIS EPISODE:
• Cycling group ride etiquette and unwritten rules
• How to ride safely in a fast group
• Why cyclists get dropped
• How to position yourself in a group ride
• When you should — and shouldn't — take a pull
• Group ride communication
• Paceline etiquette
• Common mistakes newer cyclists make
• Wheel sucking, attacking and group ride politics
• Group ride vs. race etiquette
• How to become a better and more confident group rider

Chapters:
0:00 - Introduction
2:48 - What Is TNW?
6:22 - Levels of TNW
18:17 - Unwritten rules you should know 
23:42 - Wheel Sucking
28:17 - Using group rides to learn to race
1:03:34 - NorCal cat 5 road rage
1:10:17 - Learn to race before a team 


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