Group Rides for Training (are they a good thing?)

04/18/25 • 13 min

Group rides can be a blast — the camaraderie, the competition, the coffee stop. But when it comes to structured training, do they help or hurt your progress? In this episode, we dig into the pros and cons of using group rides as a training tool. Whether you're chasing PRs, building base fitness, or just trying to stay consistent, we break down when group rides make sense — and when they might be doing more harm than good. Tune in to find out if your weekend smash-fest is actually moving the needle on your fitness.

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