We can shorten that ride if we pick it up at the A/P in Millwood. A lot of the Westchester rides start there.
D rides are fun, it feels like you are being looked after. They have a leader and a sweeper. They don't lose anyone and the pace is set by the slowest cyclist. Sometimes they split to slower and faster groups but we regroup at the next rest stop. Yes they take rest stops, usually coffee breaks. My kind of riding group. The C's keep on going with one stop for bathroom/food and the C plus are trying to be B's....go much faster and shorter stops.
All good stuff.
Its fun. I really enjoyed it. Great group.