Originally Posted by bigbadwullf

It was me and 3 women(one young girl) and 2 guys joined us. One guy was fine. The other had the chip on his shoulder about something. I felt I needed to be the one to protect the women in our group because we ride a lot together and their husbands weren't there on this ride. I kinda felt a bit over-protective but I'm glad I did it. Later, the women all thanked me.
We have a great core riding group and the fact the women feel safe riding with me is enough thanks.

Our usual group and the actual road in question. Papa Bear in back watching his little cubs :