Pakistan, March 19 -- There's nothing quite like the thrill (and sheer terror) of your first group ride. I remember my first time cycling through the hills of Islamabad, trying desperately to keep up with more experienced riders while pretending I knew what "half-wheeling" meant. I learned the hard way that braking too suddenly in a paceline earns you some very angry glares, and that showing up in a baggy shalwar kameez flapping in the wind is a one-way ticket to looking like an absolute newbie.

Cycling culture in Pakistan is growing fast, with groups forming in cities like Lahore, Karachi, and Islamabad. But with that comes an unspoken rulebook that every beginner must navigate. Want to blend in with the pros instead of sticking out lik...