Originally Posted by
canklecat
............. I'll try to do a few group rides a month for 40-50 mile overall rides. Those are usually conversational pace, often on my hybrid. The relaxed bike encourages me to not turn every ride into a workout.
Interesting concept about the bike style helping you ride more leisurely. I might need to look into that myself. I can't see me on a hybrid, but maybe a beach cruiser or old style roadster. If I could learn to ride leisurely, then maybe I could get my wife on a bike.