Originally Posted by
big john
Sometimes to wait out a little rain.
Sometimes just for fun and snacks.

Same "Group" up here, just different faces,, every Saturday and Sunday, sometimes weekdays...
I really don;t know of any regular rides in these parts which DON'T make a social stop at a coffee shop. And, of course, it's 24/7/52/365, a benefit of our area....
There is a difficulty with this, because from about 10:30 until noon, there's a real traffic jam at the coffee shop counters, of those clopping around in their cycling clogs...
Also finding a place to park yourself and your group can often be a real issue ! Reminds of those few Rides to the 'Runcible' on a weekend day, BITD - Those in the greater NYC area would know it...
The groups run the gamut of of All ages (above 14...) and sexes (is this too 'Old School' in these times ???) and bike types...
It's as essential as air... in the tires... LOL!
Yuri... we even have Riders in our group who NEVER drink coffee, but stop anyway, (tea/chai or warm water with a slice of lemon...)