I'm surprised no one said anything during the ride, and especially after the near miss!

The group we ride with is pretty casual -- we're not in a pack, spread out all along the route, and many levels of riders. Some of everything. It's a no-drop ride, meant to be at a casual pace -- the group's name is S.P.I.N. -- Scenic Pedaling Is Near, which gives some indication of the focus: enjoy your surroundings as you go! Some take off at the beginning and are never seen again, cuz they like to go FAST. Otherwise, we have stopping points where we catch up to one another again, stop for coffee and snacks, chat along the road when it's safe to do so, etc. Not many rules, mostly just you gotta wear a helmet and NO IPOD-TYPE DEVICES. (that's not posted on their web site, I just checked, but I know they've stated it several times)

Maybe I'm too new at this -- I can't imagine needing "entertainment" as I go -- there are so many things to pay attention to and see along the road! (I'm going to bring my camera to my hill today, and stop to take pix, since DH probably won't be along for this one)

Karen in Boise