Originally Posted by
Carbonfiberboy
Plus the cornering issue. Plus I know 2 very experienced fixed riders who were catapulted in a moment on inattention. That doesn't happen if one only ever rides fixed. So no, I don't think it's a great idea. OTOH, solo fixed doesn't have any of these issues. If one is with the right group, riding geared is plenty challenging.
The main reason why riding fixed in a group is a bad idea. Another problem is that on some tight and fast corners, you'll to be slower than people on SS or geared. So if you end up anywhere on the group but the back, you become a collision risk if you brake when others don't expect anyone to brake.
I think the only good reason to bring fixed is that everyone or most in the group are riding fixed as well.