I wouldn't personally, but not because I think there's anything wrong with them. I enjoy the solitude of riding alone. Whether it's a hard ride, where I'm pushing myself or a leisurely ride...I prefer riding alone without the consideration that goes into riding with groups. When I do want to ride in a group, there's no less that 5 bike shops around me that have Saturday and Sunday morning rides and welcome riders of all skill levels. As far as discounts go...with Ebay, Amazon, Merlin, Wiggle, Ribble, etc...I doubt the discount angle would be worth it, either.