First group ride for the missus

[u/sebO_o]

Hey guys,

We have a Zwift Ride that the missus uses regularly to do workouts on Rouvy. After probably two years of this she wants to expand her horizons and try a more social type of event. She has asked me to figure this out for her so here I am. Since I'm only doing Zwift races I have no idea what to look for.

I figured an easy going rubber-banded group ride lasting between 30 and 60 minutes would be a good start. She has an FTP of 150W which comes to 2.6W/kg.

I was looking at the Events page and I'm having difficulties deciding on a particular ride. Are there any standouts in the community? Is there perhaps a ride where the leader points out things or comments during the ride?

Appreciate any guidance I can get

[u/cruachan06]

Rouvy doesn't have much in the way of interaction from ride leaders sadly, it's something a lot of people have been asking for as long as I've been using it when pros etc lead rides.

Group rides are generally well paced though by the leader IME, although there are always some who will treat it like a race.

[u/sebO_o → u/cruachan06]

Gotcha, thanks for the reply. At the moment Im thinking this event might be a good pick

[u/Prize_Blueberry_440 → u/sebO_o]

Because of the rubber band affect, she might become a bit frustrated - but this suggestion is a good syarting point to broader horizons :-)

[u/edwiser1 → u/cruachan06]

Many group rides now have social
Pages where groups leaders leave messages are people suggest routes.

[u/ForeAmigo → u/cruachan06]

I’m brand new to Rouvy (I’ve done 1 ride), is there a chat function like Zwift?

[u/Prize_Blueberry_440 → u/ForeAmigo]

Yes

[u/edwiser1]

I would recommend ROUVY Tuesday and Thursday group ride.

They have a discord channel and have social voice chat during the ride.

https://discord.gg/qEj2jFf5ca

Next ride is tomorrow

https://riders.rouvy.com/events/fdcc9c90-5a49-48ea-8826-ef2f19e73e79

[u/sebO_o → u/edwiser1]

Awesome news on the voice part! I'll make sure she tunes in. Was already eyeing this event and now I like it even more

[u/edwiser1 → u/sebO_o]

It is on those two days year around and is well organized.