Originally Posted by
caloso
Personally, there are few experiences as enjoyable as riding in a group of strong, smooth, experienced riders. Especially when compared to the terror of riding with a group of squirrely freds.
+1
Local group rides
weekly HOP - mostly 1/2/3s and M123s - can go the entire 60 miles without touching the brakes except for stop signs and stop lights (i've kept track)
Danville Thanksgiving ride - open to all and all come out - most terrifying 2 hours i have on a bicycle every year. cat 5 training crits in the rain are not as scary