Does anyone know if there is a good size group doing the ride already? I'm thinking of skipping the morning ride tomorrow if there will be a group out there later in the afternoon.

not yet, but after this weekend the buds ride should start again.. They meet at the Starbucks in downtown Claremont, on 2nd & Yale ave.. here is a link to the faster organized rides..

http://socalcycling.com/Group%20Rides/frGroupRides.htm