On the whole I agree. My friend however had an interesting experience on a recent organized ride. She had a flat and was sitting at a bus stop doing repairs. She hasn't changed many flats on her own, was nursing a sore hand and was having problems getting the flat changed. A number of riders asked if she was OK or if she needed help, but no one stopped when she said "Yes, I could use some help" A reporter from the local paper stop and asked if he could take her picture. She ask if he knew how to change a flat! Finally someone did stop and helped her with pumping up the tire and she was able to finish the ride. And she did get her picture in the paper!

So the moral to my story is, don't ask if you're not willing to stop and actually help! bikerHen