Originally Posted by
kbarch
Although I see what you're getting at and agree for the most part, even folks who aren't competitive don't like to get dropped. Getting dropped doesn't just mean you aren't in contention, it means you've been abandoned. That's not what anyone looks for in a group ride, no matter how casual and un-competitive it may be. In fact, I'd say getting dropped from a casual group ride is WORSE than getting dropped from a race.
I'd say that if you get dropped from a casual group ride (not Tuesday Night Worlds, which is a mix of race and group ride), then you need to find another group.
Now, if you get dropped from a serious group ride, then you either need to get better or find another group (or maybe both).
GH