I personaly feel that DF bikes and Recumbents do not mix well in group rides especially on hilly courses.
I Ride the DF with DF people and 'bent with bent people. I see no problem with this kind of attitude.
Some here on this formum like Mr Evans promote the speed of recumbents over any DF bicycle. I mostly agree with him but not in all situations are recumbents superior. And lowracers especially in an urban environment are potentially deadly. I see threads on this forum on that subject. A bicycle is a tool and one must weigh all options when choosing a tool. Commuting or performance riding require different needs and the good ole DF bike is very handy in an urban environment.
Being faster and mixing well on a group ride are two entirely different arguments....

Magilla