Lesson 5: Group Ride

How do you balance the "all-out" effort of a time trial without reaching anaerobic failure too early?

Time Trial (ITT), Aerodynamic Drag, Pacing, Recovery Zone.

4.12.5 Chooses and successfully participates in self-selected physical activity at a level that is appropriately challenging

Level 3: Compare your performance data from a solo ride versus a group ride and draw conclusions about efficiency.

Level 4: Synthesize the data from this unit to create a 4-week training plan for a 25-mile charity ride.

Beyond leisure, bicycling is a global solution for sustainable urban transport and a high-level endurance sport. In the real world, mastering a bicycle means gaining a lifetime of "engine-free" mobility and understanding the physics of momentum. The skills developed here—predicting mechanical failure, managing cardiovascular output, and navigating complex traffic or terrain—build the same foresight and responsibility required for operating any motor vehicle or managing long-term health.

Use peer partners to help assist in learning.
Students can bring in their own bicycle and/or equipment.

Students will critique their pacing and energy management based on their submitted ITT times.

• Fleet: Mountain bikes or hybrid bikes with multi-gear drivetrains.

• Safety: Properly fitted MIPS helmets, high-visibility vests, and eye protection.

• Tools: Floor pumps, portable multi-tools, tire levers, spare tubes, and chain lubricant.

• Tech: Heart rate monitors or cycling computers (if available) and stopwatches.

• Course: Traffic cones for agility drills and access to varied terrain (paved and off-road).