What would you have done?

[wannaduacentury]

That's a tough one. I'm not directionally challenged so IMHO I think I would have stayed w/ the group so you could all be lost together, thus found together. Logic did tell you to go to the last place recognizable and it all worked out. and your bf went looking for you(good idea). But I wouldn't blame you for not wanting to be w/ that group leaders directions again. Directions should be clear and understandable for everyone. I hope you have a better ride next time(Ky is a beautiful state-I love going up there) Cheers!

[lizbids]

I would have asked someone to come with to find the rest of the group, and direct them towards the rest of the "lost" group...just in case I'd make myself even more lost!

[DDH]

I think I would have backtracked, but it's hard to say unless you are in that situation. Safety says stay with a group but logic says back track to a familiar place. I can't believe none of them wanted to go with you and I certainly think it was very irresponsible for the ride captain to say "they'll find thier way" when you told him about the group you were with and that none of you knew where you were going.

[Crankin]

The ride leader shouldn't be leading, for 2 reasons. First, it's irresponsible to make a cue sheet like that. Safety is always first. Secondly, it's seems like a very cavalier attitude toward the people on his ride. Granted, if this is the type of ride where people split up into groups and everyone doesn't stay together, this could happen even with a well delineated cue sheet. But at least you would know how to get back.
I would say something to him or the person in charge of scheduling rides...

[snapdragen]

I agree with Robin, definitely let the ride coordinator (or whoever is in charge of scheduling your club's rides) know what happened. It is very irresponsible to assume everyone will "find their way back".