If you’re tired of riding by yourself and need a little outside motivation, group rides are the perfect solution. Usually hosted by local bike shops, most rides occur on Thursday nights and Saturday and Sunday mornings. There’s more to riding in a group than simply pedaling with a few buddies, though–it can be dangerous if you don’t keep a few key rules in mind.
From sharing the roads with cars to keeping a consistent pace, we’ve listed our 10 group ride etiquette tips below.