Originally Posted by
kayakindude
Riding in various positions in the group reduced my overall effort effort but riding with others increased my wattage average to 217, solo for me is usually 200.
Yeah I find that group riding has a tendency to push up my average power too, despite the economy from drafting. It can be a mixed blessing depending on your training regime. For this reason if I'm doing a recovery or base ride I prefer to ride solo so I don't creep above my target HR zone.