Winding Road, I am sorry to hear that you had this experience. I had considered going, but the weather kept me home and I suspect that the ride would have been a little long for my leg right now anyway.

I agree with IndySteel that if you are really bothered by this then a letter to CIBA is in order. Especially since this is a winter ride, they really should have officially canceled it rather than the ride leaders just not showing up or disappearing. I know it was a "Grand Touring" ride, but still I am really surprised that no effort was made to assure that people stayed together, or to check on those who were left behind. It is one thing for that to happen in southern Indiana in height of summer, another thing entirely for sub-freezing temps and in bad neighborhoods to boot. This just makes me even less likely to participate in urban rides hosted by the club... (I love the rural rides though).