That's why, whenever we have a local alleycat race, I will stay behind and work for those who desire to rage in traffic with unknown riders of uncertain abilities.

I am a faster than average rider and balls-out in traffic. I do not want any other riders near me ever. One other rider is one too many extra things to watch out for. As for a group? Never.

There are a small few persons whom I trust ripping through traffic with me. They both do the races and are quite happy about it. I can totally ignore them in traffic because I know exactly what they WON'T do. They will never cross my wheel or ride in my blind spots. They will give me the whole road - all three lanes shoulder to shoulder - to maneuver. I do the same when they take the point. They know when to pass. We may take some silly chances with cars, but never with each other.

As for strangers.....who knows what boneheaded things they may be capable of.