Yeah, I ride in one of those groups sometimes. I (and others) yell at the leaders to go slow and be respectful on the MUP. On the open road we can open it up, but not on a MUP. Its a a constant battle with guys with too much testosterone who think a club ride is a race.
Same thing on the road - some people swarm cars at red lights. Geeze - if we can just leave them alone and let them go first (i.e. not ride around them and then block the road when the light turns green). Its a constant battle with those with small p*n*ses and too much adrenaline.
Personally I try to be respectful on MUPs and for the road - I go to the back of the light and draft off the traffic as long as I can. ;-)