It's a 'fun ride'
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Dude, it ain't a race. It's 35 flat miles. Go out an enjoy the ride at your own pace. You may find others doing a similar pace and want to ride with them. If they try to make it a race, let em go...otherwise rule one (race or no race) is to protect your front wheel. The person in front of you has the right of way..whether they are riding like a dimwit or not. Protect your front wheel and you'll be fine even when they are stupid.
If you want to learn to ride in fast groups and pace lines, find yourself a local group to learn with...doing so with a bunch of strangers of unknown skill level on a 'fun ride' is a recipe for having a bad day.
Relax, ride your ride, protect your front wheel and have fun!
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Last edited by chipcom; 11-17-08 at 05:24 PM.