Hey, I agree with starting where you belong and not getting in front of the racers. I think the start line is half of the experience. I don't mind taking 20 minutes to walk to the start line. I know I will finish my ride on my own. So, to stir the pot somewhat, what about the guys who are always late to start and come hauling butt by the ones who started on time, yelling on your left, on your right, move over to the right so we can pass. They are just as dangerous as people starting early. I had one yelling at me Saturday because he came speeding up on the right side of the road and boxed himself in, and expected me and a few others to move out of his way. That ain't gonna happen. One guy beside me told Mr. Speedy that he should have started earlier with his pace group. He had a few choice words for us, we got a good laugh out of him.
So we all have pet peeves. I do agree with the original post here, but it isn't us slower riders that cause all of the problems.