Originally Posted by
MDfive21
if you're uncomfortable sitting in the peloton for a few minutes then you should wait for all of them to pass and then go on your way. it may not be fair, but the group has right of way due to their numbers, velocity, and 'take the road' mentality.. like someone said above, the group-think.
but since you find yourself in the middle of the B group and want out, sit up, put your left hand up in the air, and look back to signal that you're not part of the group and they should give you wide berth.
Actually that's not true at all. Group riders have no special right of way over solos. The obligation to stay clear rests with the passer. The one being passed need only maintain his line. My club routinely passes solos while on group rides. We give plenty of warning and clearance when making a pass. The idea is to be good representatives of the sport without terrorizing those we share the road with. Al