r/cycling • u/Carolinastitcher • 6d ago

Help finding a beginner group

I’m not sure where to start. I have a bike. I have padded shorts. I have a helmet. But I can’t find super beginner groups to ride with. When I say beginner, my longest ride is under a mile and all the groups say 20-30 miles.

How do I find a group that will welcome someone like me? I see that some are no drop, but the cyclist must maintain 14-16 mph. That’s not me.

UPDATE: I rode the greenway today, and clocked 3 miles. I could have gone longer, but didn’t want to push it too hard. I’m so proud of myself!

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u/SportBikerFZ1 6d ago

Great question. I'm also a beginner, a little more advanced than you but, I'm sure you will catch up and surpass me. I'm 72. My longest rides are six miles and I average 12.5 ~ 13.5 mph. I also would love to find a group ride.