to clarify
Maybe I should clarify my original post to this topic, I mentioned passing without a word because in my area theres a general attitude with riders that leads to some pretty stupid things happening on the road. One of these things is passing without any warning and its not a matter of friendliness to me but of safety, most don't say anything because they generally don't recognize other riders......its a competitive thing I guess? In passing, I always say something......why in the world wouldn't you? The reason for my mention of this in this thread about club rides, is because I think its a similar situation of the faster clubbers leaving the slower paced riders behind, they obviously find it more important to keep an advanced pace versus looking out for the other riders they may be leaving behind. I only ride with people that I know for sure are safe and have some level of maturity towards others.