Originally Posted by
asgelle
And I disagree. I’ve seen too many examples where a very bad outcome was averted not by one rider’s skill, but rather the expertise of those around him. In most cases, the person never realized the damage they could have done. So that person rides happily along thinking they’re doing just fine in the group oblivious to the danger they are to themself and others.
That's why some groups won't allow a new person to ride with them until that person has been checked out by a member of the group on an easy ride with just one or a couple of other members.
Cheers