The Benefits of Group Riding For Triathletes

While solo training is time-efficient and specific, joining a group ride can offer triathletes massive benefits in terms of skills, safety, and motivation. In this video, we break down the benefits of riding with others, when it’s better to head out alone, and how to choose the right option for your goals. We’ll also cover essential bunch-riding etiquette, confidence tips for newer riders, and why your TT bike might be best saved for solo sessions and race day. 00:00 Solo vs Group Riding 00:23 Why Join a Group Ride? 02:55 The Advantages of Solo Training 04:28 Building Confidence in Group Riding 06:10 Incorporating Group rides into training plans 08:08 Long/Recovery Rides 08:28 Do Your Research 09:22 Training Adaptation 10:17 Bike Prep & TT Bike Etiquette 11:47 Final Tips for New Group Riders Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/@gtn/join Useful Links Join GTN YouTube Memberships 👉 https://gtn.io/JoinGTNmemberships Subscribe so you don’t miss a thing 👉 https://gtn.io/subscribe Submit your Photo and Video to us 👉 https://gtn.io/UPLOAD Check out the GTN Shop 👉 https://gtn.io/TeamKit GTN Training Plans 👉 https://gtn.io/qonrQw Insurance: Viewers in the USA and UK can explore Insurance products 👉 https://gtn.io/insurance Do you prefer the focus of a solo session or the buzz of a group ride? Let us your preferred way of training in the comments below👇 Watch more on GTN... 📹 https://youtu.be/FCCSLPT7xl0 📹 Watch our Editor’s Choice Playlist 👉 https://gtn.io/editorschoice 📹 Watch our weekly show, The GTN Show 👉 https://gtn.io/GTNshowPlaylist Photos: © Triathlon / Getty Images 🎵 Music - licensed by Epidemic Sound 🎵 Weapons, Sword, Swing Fast, Whoosh, Metal - Epidemic Sound Communications, Phonograph, Vinyl, Record Scratch, Stop - Epidemic Sound Cooks in the Kitchen - American Legion Die Old - Nylonia Happy Place - Rocket Jr Maslooq - Ealot Phantom Pulse - Paisley Pink Rush Slow - par Supposed to Care - The Grateful 7 Swooshes, Whoosh, Short, Deep, Dry - Epidemic Sound Swooshes, Whoosh, Short, Vibrating Low End - Epidemic Sound #gtn #triathlon #swimbikerun #swim #bike #run The Global Triathlon Network (GTN) is the world's biggest triathlon YouTube channel, with new videos every day! GTN is for anyone who loves triathlon: from seasoned triathletes to first-timers – and everyone in between! With the help of our former pro and Olympic medal-winning team, we’re here to inform, entertain and inspire you to become a better triathlete; including videos on: - How to swim, bike, and run faster with expert knowledge - Try our session ideas - Investigations into wide-ranging topics - The best triathlon bike tech and gear with pro-know-how - In-depth, entertaining features from the heart of the sport - Chat, opinion and interact with us across the channel and on social media! Join us on YouTube’s best triathlon channel to get closer to the sport and to become a better, faster and fitter triathlete! Welcome to the Global Triathlon Network. Thanks to our sponsors: Canyon: http://gtn.io/canyon-bikes Ryzon: https://gtn.io/ryzon Ergon: https://gtn.io/Ergon ON Running: http://gtn.io/On-Running Orca: http://gtn.io/Orca Precision Fuel & Hydration: https://gtn.io/PrecisionHydration Roka: https://gtn.io/Roka Silca: https://gtn.io/silca Watch our sister channels: Global Cycling Network - https://www.youtube.com/@gcn GCN Tech - https://www.youtube.com/@gcntech GCN Racing - https://www.youtube.com/@gcnracing GCN Italia - https://www.youtube.com/@gcnitalia GCN en Español - https://www.youtube.com/@gcnenespanol GCN auf Deutsch - https://www.youtube.com/@gcnaufdeutsch GCN en Français - https://www.youtube.com/@gcnenfrancais GCN Training - https://www.youtube.com/@GCNTraining Global Mountain Bike Network - https://youtube.com/@gmbn GMBN Tech - https://www.youtube.com/@gmbntech Electric Mountain Bike Network - https://www.youtube.com/@embn