Originally Posted by big john

I have been riding with a local club off and on since 1989 and I live for group rides. I still ride solo sometimes but I really look forward to the fun of group rides with the right people. Most of the regulars can drop me in the hills, but they always wait and don't seem to mind. We tell jokes and stories, discuss politics and, of course, bikes and bike racing. These people add so much to my riding and I would truly miss them if I went solo all the time.
It's true that it can be dangerous riding with others, but be careful and you will figure out who to avoid.