Quote Originally Posted by Veronica
Since it's a social ride, how about just slowing your pace. That doesn't help much on the hills though. If there are slower people or sometimes cars that I can't get around, I'll pull over for a little bit and let them get ahead of me, so I have more room to ride the way I want.

V.

Excellent advice, V

It only adds a few minutes to your ride time, gives you a chance to stretch your back or grab a mouthful to eat if you eat on rides.

I wish more car drivers would ride this way too, instead of overtaking in 'hop' between other cars and endangering everyone on the road for a sake of a minute or two.

Ride defensively, avoid car drivers road rage (and your own frustration) - pull over and let the turkeys disappear so you can get on and enjoy your ride.

And like surley says, if you are riding with a bunch, discuss it as a bunch tactic.