Given the rate of recovery at my age, I'm less inclined to partake in risky behavior with those I am not familiar.

On group rides with less experienced riders, if the pace has become unwieldy, it is good practice to take the wheel and slow the front by being the front. I sure hate seeing someone on the edge of control while amongst my friends at speed.

There really is no point to warp speed, lest it be a training ride where all are more experienced and aware to start.

And as the young Brian R. said, a couple of words here and there ... Man, 34, that's seems like a minute ago and yet so far into the past.