Joined: Jul 2006
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From: Lebanon (Liberty Hill), CT
Bikes: Canyon Aeroad, CAAD 12, MASI Gran Criterium S, Colnago World Cup CX, Guru steel & Guru Photon
I don't know if there is some kind of accepted protocol for this situation but it sounds like your group had a plan and someone joined in. It was your ride. You are entitled to ride it the way you planned.