TRAINING PARTNERS
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Choose your training partner(s) carefully. Try not to fall into the group ride/race syndrome where you are constantly riding slower or faster than you should be for effective development.

You want to be as effective as possible with the time you have to train.

With that in mind you should train with someone who is at the next skill level. Not so much faster that you inconvenience them having to wait for you all of the time, but just fast enough to pull you up to the next level of development.

 

DON'T BE INTIMIDATED!

 

I'm FAST and you are SLOW DUDE......

"The Intimidator"
                         
This rider loves to show how much faster and skilled he/she is especially around beginner riders. Don't be intimidated by these riders.

Know that you will improve one step at a time.

The same amount of fun is achieved whether you are a beginner or an expert.  Remain confident that in time you will become proficient in handling your bike.

 

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