Bike Skills 301 (group riding skills)

This Meetup event is for informational purposes only. Please register at http://savvybike.eventbrite.com

This four-hour clinic is designed for intermediate and advanced road or gravel cyclists who want to become more confident, efficient, and predictable in fast-paced group rides.
Combining off-bike instruction with extensive on-bike practice, you'll develop the techniques used by experienced recreational riders and racers to improve safety, conserve energy, and enhance group performance. Whether you're preparing for competitive events, fast training rides, fondos, or simply want to be a stronger contributor to any group ride, this clinic will help you ride with greater precision and confidence.

### You'll Learn:

• Principles of safe, predictable group riding
• Efficient drafting and energy conservation
• Smooth paceline rotations and pace management
• Maintaining proper positioning and wheel control
• Effective verbal and non-verbal communication
• Hazard recognition and group response
• Managing surges and maintaining group cohesion
• Common causes of crashes—and how to avoid them
• Group ride etiquette and responsibilities of every rider

Pre-requisite: Bike Skills 101.