Thanks for the input guys!

The hard part is being unable to really give a briefing before the ride. Everybody thinks they are a C at the worst so nobody starts with the D. They get swept in and once the ride is at that point it is hard to debrief. Good thing is we have two people coming next week to repeat the ride. I'll be letting them know about the ride from the beginning and probably be open to some suggestions on whether they want the extra miles or not.

I want them to learn as well. Other than the obvious health benefits and improved performance, I want them to learn. I am not a great racer, but a racer nonetheless and I can teach them and hopefully inspire them to become better riders. My goal is to help them graduate to the next level. I just want to make sure everybody is having fun as well.

Hopefully we will develop a strong base and a solid group.

I wonder how can I deal with not having a second guy on command. It is hard having such a big gap in strength and dividing myself between the lead and the sweep.