Originally Posted by
side_FX
The crowd was something that caught me off guard on my first ride. I trained for weeks before the ride by doing solo rides whenever I could. I never realized I'd be caught between disorganized wandering fools AND well organized pelotons screaming by at top speed. It was fun and terrifying at the same time.
I have to agree regarding what could be referred to as pelotons. There were a few large teams of riders who for the most part were riding in tight formation. You can get trapped in the group for a while and if your not used to riding 6 to 8 inches from someone else's handlebar it can be a little unnerving for sure. It was the first time I ever got to experience drafting and what a difference. It can take what feels like effortless pedaling up 3-5 MPH for sure. Overall it was quite a fun day.