All this great input!

With my son last week, we did wait at the top of a big hill that we were about to descend, which would have to be climbed on the way back. There were three miles out before the turn around. Max did NOT want to leave us, and the rest of the group was down the hill and around the bend. But I know he likes to power up that hill, so I just said we'd wait at the top for the group to return. On the way back, they still hammered ahead of us, but Max, Will and I just stayed together. After that 20 minute rest, Will was raring to go, so it worked out better for him that way.

Yes, I do wish the fast people would just go on without us and not muddle up the beginner's ride. I do intend to go back every week, and I really hope there are new people every week.

Karen